NHTSA Recall 80V035000
NHTSA Campaign Id 80V035000; Date: Mar. 26, 1980
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: Structure:body
Manufactured by: Volkswagen Of America,inc
Affected Units:: 140,000
Recall Summary:
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 accidentally; the high flow of electricity may exhaust the battery within a short period of time. Thus restarting the engine would become impossible and parking lights and emergency flashers would become inoperative.
How to Fix:
Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, seal the radio antenna holes and replace corroded components without charge to owner. .
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. System: structure; antenna cable opening. Consequences of defect: vehicle would become disabled and a vehicle accidentcould occur if traffic is present.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jun 9, 1980
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