1978 Volkswagen Rabbit Recall
Fuel System, Gasoline: Carburetor System
Issued August 12, 1977 · Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
- Affected model years
- 1978
- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
- Vehicles affected
- 3,000
- Report received
- August 12, 1977
Summary
ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, THE VACUUM LINE CONNECTING THE CARBURETOR AND THE THERMO VALVE MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY INSTALLED. THIS CONDITION MAY PREVENT THE THROTTLE LINKAGE PLATE FROM RETURNING TO ITS IDLE POSITION.
Remedy
THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE VACUUM HOSE WITH A LONGER VERSION HOSE, REROUTING AND SECURING IT, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: FUEL; VACUUM LINES.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: UNDER CONTINUED OPERATION, LOSS OF VEHICLE SPEEDCONTROL COULD RESULT AND MAY CAUSE A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
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Data sourced from the NHTSA Recalls database.