| Make : VOLKSWAGEN | Model : RABBIT | Year : 1978 |
| Build Dates : - | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 77V214000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19771228 | Date Received by ODI: 19771208 | Date Added to Database: 19791012 |
| Manufacturer(s) 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: 3000 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, THE VACUUM LINE CONNECTING THE CARBURETOR AND THE THERMO VALVE MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY INSTALLED. THIS CONDITION MAY PREVENT THE THROTTLE LINKAGE PLATE FROM RETURNING TO ITS IDLE POSITION. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE VACUUM HOSE WITH A LONGER VERSION HOSE, REROUTING AND SECURING IT, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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