Recall
Volkswagen Rabbit — 77V214000
NHTSA ID
77V214000
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Rabbit
Years Affected
1978
Recall Date
1977-12-08
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
Units Affected
3,000
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, THE VACUUM LINE CONNECTING THE CARBURETOR AND THE THERMO VALVE MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY INSTALLED. THIS CONDITION MAY PREVENT THE THROTTLE LINKAGE PLATE FROM RETURNING TO ITS IDLE POSITION.
Remedy
THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE VACUUM HOSE WITH A LONGER VERSION HOSE, REROUTING AND SECURING IT, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.