| Make : VOLKSWAGEN | Model : RABBIT | Year : 1976 |
| Build Dates : - 19780101 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 79V120000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19790820 | Date Received by ODI: 19790517 | 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: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:RELAY | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 540000 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
DUE TO AN IMPROPERLY SEALED ANTENNA MOUNTING HOLE, WATER COULD SEAP INTO THE FUSE RELAY BOARD. THE WATER ENTERING THE FUSE RELAY BOARD ACTS AS A CONDUCTOR OF CURRENT, THEREBY CHARGING THE STARTER. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
THE DEALER WILL SEAL ALL RADIO ANTENNA CABLE HOLES. IN ADDITION, ELECTRICAL PARTS OF THE RELAY/FUSE BOARD WILL BE CHECKED AND REPLACED IN THE CASE OF CORROSION. |
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| Report Initiator: ODI | 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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