Volkswagen Rabbit, Scirocco (1976-1979): Structure
Recall 81V113000 · Sep 24, 1981 · Volkswagen of America,inc
448,167
vehicles affected
448,167
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 81V113000
- Date
- Sep 24, 1981
- Maker
- Volkswagen of America,inc
- Units affected
- 448,167
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Structure > Body
- Model years
- 1976-1979
- Started by
- The safety regulator
- Hazard
- Other or not stated
What is wrong
CORROSIVE DAMAGE AND INCREASED ELECTRICAL RESISTANCE MAY CAUSE THE FUEL PUMP RELAY TO STOP FUNCTIONING. THE FUEL PUMP RELAY IS ONE OF SEVERAL RELAYS ON A RELAY BOARD LOCATED NEAR THE FIREWALL. CORROSION CAUSED BY RAIN ENTERING AN IMPROPERLY SEALED ANTENNA HOLE HAS BEEN THE SUBJECT OF PREVIOUS CAMPAIGNS, BUT ADDITIONAL MEASURES ARE REQUIRED TO ENSURE THAT THE PROBLEM IS CORRECTED.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
VEHICLES WILL BE INSPECTED TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE MODIFICATION HAS BEEN PERFORMED. IF NOT, A BYPASS WILL BE INSTALLED TO LOCATE THE FUEL PUMP RELAY AWAY FROM THE RELAY BOARD. ANY CORRODED RELAY BOARDS OR CONNECTORS WILL ALSO BE REPLACED.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 7 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen | Rabbit | 1977-1979 |
| Volkswagen | Scirocco | 1976-1979 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 81V113000?
2 models: Volkswagen Rabbit (1977-1979), Volkswagen Scirocco (1976-1979), about 448,167 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 81V113000?
VEHICLES WILL BE INSPECTED TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE MODIFICATION HAS BEEN PERFORMED. IF NOT, A BYPASS WILL BE INSTALLED TO LOCATE THE FUEL PUMP RELAY AWAY FROM THE RELAY BOARD. ANY CORRODED RELAY BOARDS OR CONNECTORS WILL ALSO BE REPLACED.
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.