1982 Volkswagen Rabbit
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1982 Volkswagen Rabbit. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
2 recalls name the 1982 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 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…
Risk and remedy
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.
Owner complaints
5 complaints1 involved a fire
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Fuel system, gasoline › Carburetor system
Consumer complaint about 1982 volkswagen rabbit bad electrical connection. *bf the vehicle would stall suddenly while in motion along with a strong fuel smell. recall campaign# 85v015000. *sc
- Fuel system, gasoline
The vehicle stalled while being driven and had a very strong fuel smell. *nm *sc
- Electrical system
Consumer had a 1982 volkswagen . He read on the internet that this vehicle was being recalled for an electrical fuse panel which would overload/overheat, and malfunction. This would cause the electrical supply to the fuel pump to be interrupted. Consumer took the vehicle to a local volkswagen…
Consumer had a 1982 volkswagen . He read on the internet that this vehicle was being recalled for an electrical fuse panel which would overload/overheat, and malfunction. This would cause the electrical supply to the fuel pump to be interrupted. Consumer took the vehicle to a local volkswagen dealer, and they claimed that they never heard of this recall. then consumer contacted the manufacturer, who also said no. *Ak the vehicle stalls constantly. the consumer stated that the fuel pump shutoff problem causes the vehicle stall when driven. *tc
- Unknown or other
Unspecified.
- Fuel system, gasoline
The vehicle was sitting in the yard and caught on fire from under the hood. Please describe. tt
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Rear view mirror
Rear view mirror
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