NHTSA recall 77V214000
Fuel system, gasoline › Carburetor system
Volkswagen Rabbit
Reported Dec 8, 19773,000 vehicles affectedVOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
The defect
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.
The remedy
The dealer will replace the vacuum hose with a longer version hose, rerouting and securing it, without charge to owner.