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1983 VW RABBIT Recall - Campaign #85V015000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1983 VW RABBIT RECALL - #85V015000

RECALL FOR FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE : CARBURETOR SYSTEM

THE THROTTLE SHAFT OF THE CARBURETOR MAY CRACK AND EVENTUALLY BREAK AT THE THREADED HOLE FOR THE THROTTLE PLATE CONNECTION DUE TO EXCESSIVE VIBRATION OF THE THROTTLE SHAFT. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IF THE THROTTLE SHAFT BREAKS, THE THROTTLE WOULD NOT RETURN TO ITS IDLE POSITION. THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.

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Vehicle 1983 VW RABBIT
Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
Manufactured between 9/1/1981 - 6/1/1984
Recalled on 2/21/1985
Influenced by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
Owners Notified on 2/13/1985
# Affected 25,000
Recalled for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
 
Description THE THROTTLE SHAFT OF THE CARBURETOR MAY CRACK AND EVENTUALLY BREAK AT THE THREADED HOLE FOR THE THROTTLE PLATE CONNECTION DUE TO EXCESSIVE VIBRATION OF THE THROTTLE SHAFT. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IF THE THROTTLE SHAFT BREAKS, THE THROTTLE WOULD NOT RETURN TO ITS IDLE POSITION. THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
Consequences
Corrective action INSTALL A REINFORCEMENT PLATE IF THERE IS NO CRACK IN THE THROTTLE SHAFT. INSTALL A NEW CARBURETOR WITH REINFORCED THROTTLE SHAFT IF A HAIRLINE CRACK HAS DEVELOPED IN THE SHAFT.
Notes VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS WITH CARBURETORS. SYSTEM: CARBURETOR THROTTLE SHAFT.
See also
Technical Service Bulletins





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