NHTSA recall 85V015000
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| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 85V015000 |
| Manufacturer | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC |
| Reported | 1985-02-12 |
| Owners notified | 1985-02-13 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM |
| Units potentially affected | 25000 |
What is wrong
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.
The 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.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS WITH CARBURETORS. SYSTEM: CARBURETOR THROTTLE SHAFT.
| 1982 VOLKSWAGEN RABBIT | Built 1981-09-01 to 1984-06-01. |
|---|---|
| 1983 VOLKSWAGEN RABBIT | Built 1981-09-01 to 1984-06-01. |
| 1984 VOLKSWAGEN RABBIT | Built 1981-09-01 to 1984-06-01. |
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