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NHTSA recall 77V245000

Vehicle speed control › Cables

Audi Fox and 3 more

Reported Dec 30, 1977219,000 vehicles affectedVOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC

The defect

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.

The remedy

Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, install a new accelerator cable, without charge to owner.

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Vehicles in this recall

Audi Fox
1974
Volkswagen Dasher
19741975
Volkswagen Rabbit
19751976
Volkswagen Scirocco
19751976

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.