Recall
Volkswagen Rabbit — 85V015000
NHTSA ID
85V015000
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Rabbit
Years Affected
1983
Recall Date
1985-02-12
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
Units Affected
25,000
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
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.
Remedy
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.