Volkswagen Rabbit, Scirocco (1975-1979): Structure
Recall 80V035000 · Mar 26, 1980 · Volkswagen of America,inc
140,000
vehicles affected
140,000
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 80V035000
- Date
- Mar 26, 1980
- Maker
- Volkswagen of America,inc
- Units affected
- 140,000
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Structure > Body
- Model years
- 1975-1979
- Started by
- The safety regulator
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
ON SOME VEHICLES, THE FENDER OPENING THROUGH WHICH THE ANTENNA CABLE IS ROUTED MAY NOT BE PROPERLY SEALED. AS A RESULT, SPLASHED WATER FROM THE TIRES COULD ENTER PASSENGER COMPARTMENT THROUGH THE OPENING, ENTER THE FUSE RELAY BOARD AND CAUSE CORROSION OF THE TERMINALS. ALSO, BECAUSE WATER IS A GOOD CONDUCTOR OF ELECTRICITY, THE STARTER CAN BE ACTIVATED ACCIDENTALLY; THE HIGH FLOW OF ELECTRICITY MAY EXHAUST THE BATTERY WITHIN A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME. THUS RESTARTING THE ENGINE WOULD BECOME IMPOSSIBLE AND PARKING LIGHTS AND EMERGENCY FLASHERS WOULD BECOME INOPERATIVE.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, SEAL THE RADIO ANTENNA HOLES AND REPLACE CORRODED COMPONENTS WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER..
Vehicles covered
2 models, 10 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen | Rabbit | 1975-1979 |
| Volkswagen | Scirocco | 1975-1979 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 80V035000?
2 models: Volkswagen Rabbit (1975-1979), Volkswagen Scirocco (1975-1979), about 140,000 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 80V035000?
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, SEAL THE RADIO ANTENNA HOLES AND REPLACE CORRODED COMPONENTS WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER..
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.