Recall
Volkswagen Rabbit — 79V120000
NHTSA ID
79V120000
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Rabbit
Years Affected
1978
Recall Date
1979-05-17
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:RELAY
Units Affected
540,000
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
DUE TO AN IMPROPERLY SEALED ANTENNA MOUNTING HOLE, WATER COULD SEAP INTO THE FUSE RELAY BOARD. THE WATER ENTERING THE FUSE RELAY BOARD ACTS AS A CONDUCTOR OF CURRENT, THEREBY CHARGING THE STARTER.
Remedy
THE DEALER WILL SEAL ALL RADIO ANTENNA CABLE HOLES. IN ADDITION, ELECTRICAL PARTS OF THE RELAY/FUSE BOARD WILL BE CHECKED AND REPLACED IN THE CASE OF CORROSION.