NHTSA recall 85V015000
Fuel system, gasoline › Carburetor system
Volkswagen Rabbit
Reported Feb 12, 198525,000 vehicles affectedVOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INCBuilt Sep 1, 1981 – Jun 1, 1984
The defect
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.
The remedy
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.