1976 VW RABBIT RECALL - #77V245000
RECALL FOR VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL : CABLES
THE ACCELERATOR CABLE ASSEMBLY IN THE INVOLVED VEHICLES COULD FAIL PREMATURELY UNDER CERTAIN OPERATING CONDITIONS. THIS WOULD EITHER PREVENT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL FROM RETURNING TO THE IDLE POSITION OR CAUSE A LOSS OF ADEQUATE ENGINE POWER.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1976 VW RABBIT |
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| Manufacturer |
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1900 - 1/1/1900 |
| Recalled on |
10/12/1979 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION |
| Owners Notified on |
3/27/1978 |
| # Affected |
219,000 |
| Recalled for |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES |
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| Description |
THE ACCELERATOR CABLE ASSEMBLY IN THE INVOLVED VEHICLES COULD FAIL PREMATURELY UNDER CERTAIN OPERATING CONDITIONS. THIS WOULD EITHER PREVENT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL FROM RETURNING TO THE IDLE POSITION OR CAUSE A LOSS OF ADEQUATE ENGINE POWER. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, INSTALL A NEW ACCELERATOR CABLE, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER. |
| Notes |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: THROTTLE LINKAGE; ACCELERATOR CABLE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: EITHER CONDITION WOULD ADVERSELY AFFECT VEHICLEHANDLING AND COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.NOTE: IF ANY IRREGULAR ACCELERATOR PEDAL OPERATION IS EXPERIENCED, THE DEALERSHOULD BE CONTACTED IMMEDIATELY. |
| See also |
1976 VW RABBIT Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELS
1976 VW RABBIT Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STARTER ASSEMBLY, RELAY
1976 VW RABBIT Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY
1976 VW RABBIT Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, FOUNDATION COMPONENTS, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
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