Volkswagen Rabbit (1982-1984): Fuel system, gasoline
Recall 85V015000 · Feb 12, 1985 · Volkswagen of America,inc
25,000
vehicles affected
25,000
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 85V015000
- Date
- Feb 12, 1985
- Maker
- Volkswagen of America,inc
- Units affected
- 25,000
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Fuel system, gasoline > Carburetor system
- Model years
- 1982-1984
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
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 fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 3 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen | Rabbit | 1982-1984 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 85V015000?
1 model: Volkswagen Rabbit (1982-1984), about 25,000 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 85V015000?
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.
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.