1980 Volkswagen Rabbit
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1980 Volkswagen Rabbit. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
4 recalls name the 1980 Volkswagen Rabbit. Newest first.
Certain hydraulic brake hoses, p/n 171.611.107b, sold as replacement equipment for 1975-1985 volkswagen (VW) rabbit; 1985-1992 VW golf; and 1980-1992 VW jetta passenger vehicles. possible brake hose rupture could occur which fails to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 106, "brake hoses."
Risk and remedy
Risk
Brake hose rupture could result in loss of braking ability, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Foreign parts distributors will notify owners and replace the brake hoses with compliant brake hoses. the recall began on march 30, 2006. owners may contact foreign parts distributors at 305-885-8646 ext. 11.
The fuel pump may stop functioning without warning. This can occur because an electrical connector in the fuse panel may overheat and interrupt the electrical circuit.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Dealer will inspect the fuse box and its connectors for corrosion, and correct where necessary. A bypass adapter to the fuel pump electrical circuit will be installed.
On some vehicles, the pressure could increase inside the fuel tank from high surrounding temperatures when the fuel tank IS more than half full.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Dealer will install a restrictor valve into the fuel filler pipe, without charge to owner.
The accelerator cable which leads from the transmission lever to the throttle housing may malfunction. Accelerator cable may have been bent during installation or during servicing of engine components. This could cause the steel band cable to bind and can result in delayed response during deceleration, high engine idle and hesitation during acceleration.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
The accelerator cable will be replaced with a newly designed one. In addition, other components of the acceleration system will be checked, lubricated, and if necessary, replaced. This will be done without charge.
Owner complaints
2 complaints
Latest complaints
- Vehicle speed control
The vehicle suddenly accelearted when onedid not apply force to the gas pedal. *Ak
- Vehicle speed control
The vehicle suddenly accelerated when no force was applied to the gas pedal. *ak
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Uncontrolled acceleration
Uncontrolled acceleration
- Throttle sticking case - c81-02
Throttle sticking case - c81-02
- Fuel pump circuit
Fuel pump circuit
- Rear view mirror
Rear view mirror
- Fuel pump
Fuel pump
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