NHTSA Recall 81V012000
NHTSA Campaign Id 81V012000; Date: Jan. 28, 1981
Recalled Vehicles:
1977 Volkswagen Rabbit; 1978 Volkswagen Rabbit; 1979 Volkswagen Rabbit; 1980 Volkswagen Rabbit; 1976 Volkswagen Scirocco; 1977 Volkswagen Scirocco; 1978 Volkswagen Scirocco; 1979 Volkswagen Scirocco; 1980 Volkswagen Scirocco
Component: Vehicle Speed Control:cables
Manufactured by: Volkswagen Of America,inc
Affected Units:: 110,000
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with fuel-injected gasolineengines and automatic transmissions. System: fuel system; accelerator cable. Consequences of defect: the ability to control engine speed could becomeimpaired with little or no warning. Loss of vehicle control and an accident mayresult. Note: any abnormal throttle control operation or irregular pedal operationshould be reported to dealer.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 13, 1981
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