NHTSA Recall 79V120000
NHTSA Campaign Id 79V120000; Date: May. 17, 1979
Recalled Vehicles:
1975 Volkswagen Rabbit; 1976 Volkswagen Rabbit; 1977 Volkswagen Rabbit; 1978 Volkswagen Rabbit; 1979 Volkswagen Rabbit; 1975 Volkswagen Scirocco; 1976 Volkswagen Scirocco; 1977 Volkswagen Scirocco; 1978 Volkswagen Scirocco; 1979 Volkswagen Scirocco
Component: Electrical System:starter Assembly:relay
Manufactured by: Volkswagen Of America,inc
Affected Units:: 540,000
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with standard transmissions. System: electrical; starter relay. Consequences of defect: the starter could be activated and the vehicle couldmove if the transmission is in gear and the emergency brake is not applied. This could cause injury to persons standing in the path of the moving vehicle.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Aug 20, 1979
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