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Recalls that may apply to the 1981 Volkswagen Jetta

A recall listed here may apply to a vehicle of this year, make and model. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle: check the VIN with the official lookups.

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United States: NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19
83V1170001983-11-09. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM. THE FUEL PUMP MAY STOP FUNCTIONING WITHOUT WARNING. THIS CAN OCCUR BECAUSE AN ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR IN THE FUSE PANEL MAY OVERHEAT AND INTERRUPT THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT. Built 1975-09-01 to 1982-08-01.
80V1550001980-11-28. SUSPENSION:FRONT. THE LOCKWASHER FOR THE TWO BOLTS HOLDING THE LEFT AND RIGHT AXLE STRUT TO THE AXLE BEARING HOUSING, AS WELL AS THE BOLT HOLDING THE WISHBONE TO THE CROSSMEMBER, MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED. SOME OF THESE WASHERS ARE TOO BRITTLE. THIS MAY LEAD TO BREAKAGE DUE TO EXCESS CARBON DEPOSITS. Built 1980-10-01 to 1980-11-01.
80V1400001980-10-23. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS. TIRE LABELS WRITTEN IN FRENCH WERE INADVERTENTLY AFFIXED TO VEHICLES IN U.S.. THIS FAILS TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, " TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS". Built 1980-01-01 to 1980-10-01.
Canada: Transport Canada, as of 2026-10-19
19870201987-02-16. Emissions. THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH C.M.V.S.S. 1103 - EXHAUST EMISSIONS. - INOPERATIVE EGR VALVE -
19840041984-01-17. Fuel System. On certain vehicles, an increased resistance of the fuel pump's electrical connection in the fuse and relay board could cause insufficient fuel pump pressure. This in turn could lead to starting difficulties and to some degree stalling. Vehicle stalling in traffic could present a dangerous situation.
19811201981-12-21. MAXIMUM LOAD/TIRE PRESSURE LABELS ARE INCORRECT FOR DIESEL ENGINED VEHICLES. DOES NOT COMPLY WITH C.M.V.S.S.110

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