NHTSA Recall 81V113000
NHTSA Campaign Id 81V113000; Date: Sep. 24, 1981
Recalled Vehicles:
1977 Volkswagen Rabbit; 1978 Volkswagen Rabbit; 1979 Volkswagen Rabbit; 1976 Volkswagen Scirocco; 1977 Volkswagen Scirocco; 1978 Volkswagen Scirocco; 1979 Volkswagen Scirocco
Component: Structure:body
Manufactured by: Volkswagen Of America,inc
Affected Units:: 448,167
Recall Summary:
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 the problem is corrected.
How to Fix:
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.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles with electric fuel pumps. System: electrical; relay panel; fuel pump bypass modification. Consequences of defect: corrosion, electrical failure at the fuel pump relay,and resulting failure of the fuel pump would cause engine stalling. A stalledvehicle could present a traffic hazard and an accident could result.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 22, 1981
Also see: