1979 Volkswagen Scirocco
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
7 recalls name the 1979 Volkswagen Scirocco. Newest first.
Brake lines installed underneath the carpeting in the passenger compartment may rust due to the entry of water and road salt. If rusting remains unchecked, it produces leaks in the lines and brake fluid may be lost.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
The dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the interior brake lines at no cost to owner. Owners are also advised that all brake lines should be inspected at two-year intervals.
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.
Corrosive damage and increased electrical resistance may cause the fuel pump relay to stop functioning. The fuel pump relay IS one of several relays on a relay board located near the firewall. Corrosion caused by rain entering an improperly sealed antenna hole has been the subject of previous campaigns, but additional measures are required to ensure that…
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Vehicles will be inspected to determine whether the modification has been performed. If not, a bypass will be installed to locate the fuel pump relay away from the relay board. Any corroded relay boards or connectors will also be replaced.
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.
On some vehicles, the fender opening through which the antenna cable IS routed may not be properly sealed. As a result, splashed water from the tires could enter passenger compartment through the opening, enter the fuse relay board and cause corrosion of the terminals. Also, because water IS a good conductor of electricity, the starter can be activated…
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, seal the radio antenna holes and replace corroded components without charge to owner..
Due to an improperly sealed antenna mounting hole, water could seap into the fuse relay board. The water entering the fuse relay board acts as a conductor of current, thereby charging the starter.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
The dealer will seal all radio antenna cable holes. In addition, electrical parts of the relay/fuse board will be checked and replaced in the case of corrosion.
The front brake line and brake hose assembly may have been improperly routed. The brake hose could then rub against the wheel at certain wheel positions during vehicle operation. This will result in brake hose wear and brake fluid loss.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Dealer will inspect and if necessary, reroute the brake hose to preclude contact with the wheel.
Owner complaints
1 complaints
Latest complaints
- Seat belts › Front › Anchorage
Driver's sea tbelts completely worn out to the point they need replacement. Part no longer sticked by factory. Also, no suitable aftermarket available. *ak
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