1983 VW RABBIT RECALL - #85V015000
RECALL FOR FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE : CARBURETOR SYSTEM
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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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1983 VW RABBIT |
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| Manufacturer |
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC |
| Manufactured between |
9/1/1981 - 6/1/1984 |
| Recalled on |
2/21/1985 |
| Influenced by |
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC |
| Owners Notified on |
2/13/1985 |
| # Affected |
25,000 |
| Recalled for |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
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. |
| Notes |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS WITH CARBURETORS. SYSTEM: CARBURETOR THROTTLE SHAFT. |
| See also |
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| Technical Service Bulletins |
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