VOLKSWAGEN RABBIT 1983: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
| Make : VOLKSWAGEN | Model : RABBIT | Year : 1983 |
| Build Dates : 1981-09-01 - 1984-06-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 85V015000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1985-02-13 | Date Received by ODI: 1985-02-12 | Date Added to Database: 1985-02-21 |
| Manufacturers Involved: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC | ||
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| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 25000 | ||
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Summary:
THE THROTTLE SHAFT OF THE CARBURETOR MAY CRACK AND EVENTUALLY BREAK AT THE THREADED HOLE FOR THE THROTTLE PLATE CONNECTION DUE TO EXCESSIVE VIBRATION OF THE THROTTLE SHAFT. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IF THE THROTTLE SHAFT BREAKS, THE THROTTLE WOULD NOT RETURN TO ITS IDLE POSITION. THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
INSTALL A REINFORCEMENT PLATE IF THERE IS NO CRACK IN THE THROTTLE SHAFT. INSTALL A NEW CARBURETOR WITH REINFORCED THROTTLE SHAFT IF A HAIRLINE CRACK HAS DEVELOPED IN THE SHAFT. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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Notes:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS WITH CARBURETORS. SYSTEM: CARBURETOR THROTTLE SHAFT. |
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