Fuel system, gasoline: carburetor systemRecall 85V-015 · 1982–1984 Volkswagen Rabbit
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC recall 85V-015 covers 25,000 1982–1984 Volkswagen Rabbit for a fuel system, gasoline: carburetor system problem, reported to NHTSA on February 12, 1985.
Source: NHTSA recall 85V015000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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
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.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS WITH CARBURETORS. SYSTEM: CARBURETOR THROTTLE SHAFT.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from September 1, 1981 to June 1, 1984. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.