Newest first. Many cover only part of a model year, so check your VIN with NHTSA or Volkswagen before booking a repair.
NHTSA · listed for this model year
CERTAIN HYDRAULIC BRAKE HOSES, P/N 171.611.107B, SOLD AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR 1975-1985 VOLKSWAGEN (VW) RABBIT; 1985-1992 VW GOLF; AND 1980-1992 VW JETTA PASSENGER VEHICLES. POSSIBLE BRAKE HOSE RUPTURE COULD OCCUR WHICH FAILS TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 106, "BRAKE HOSES."
BRAKE HOSE RUPTURE COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF BRAKING ABILITY, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
FOREIGN PARTS DISTRIBUTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE BRAKE HOSES WITH COMPLIANT BRAKE HOSES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 30, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FOREIGN PARTS DISTRIBUTORS AT 305-885-8646 EXT. 11.
06E018000 · 266 units in campaign · NHTSA
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer
BRAKE LINES INSTALLED UNDERNEATH THE CARPETING IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT MAY RUST DUE TO THE ENTRY OF WATER AND ROAD SALT. IF RUSTING REMAINS UNCHECKED, IT PRODUCES LEAKS IN THE LINES AND BRAKE FLUID MAY BE LOST.
THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE INTERIOR BRAKE LINES AT NO COST TO OWNER. OWNERS ARE ALSO ADVISED THAT ALL BRAKE LINES SHOULD BE INSPECTED AT TWO-YEAR INTERVALS.
83V116000 · 661,585 units in campaign · NHTSA
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer
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.
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, SEAL THE RADIO ANTENNA HOLES AND REPLACE CORRODED COMPONENTS WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER..
80V035000 · 140,000 units in campaign · NHTSA
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer
DUE TO AN IMPROPERLY SEALED ANTENNA MOUNTING HOLE, WATER COULD SEAP INTO THE FUSE RELAY BOARD. THE WATER ENTERING THE FUSE RELAY BOARD ACTS AS A CONDUCTOR OF CURRENT, THEREBY CHARGING THE STARTER.
THE DEALER WILL SEAL ALL RADIO ANTENNA CABLE HOLES. IN ADDITION, ELECTRICAL PARTS OF THE RELAY/FUSE BOARD WILL BE CHECKED AND REPLACED IN THE CASE OF CORROSION.
79V120000 · 540,000 units in campaign · NHTSA
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer
ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, THE ROLLER BEARING INSIDE THE STEERING GEAR BOX COULD BECOME DISLOCATED. THIS COULD CAUSE LOOSENESS AND EXCESSIVE PLAY IN THE STEERING SYSTEM.
DEALER WILL INSTALL A LOCK PLATE TO ENSURE THAT THE ROLLER BEARING STAYS IN ITS DESIGNED POSITION, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
77V246000 · 68,000 units in campaign · NHTSA
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer
THE ACCELERATOR CABLE ASSEMBLY IN THE INVOLVED VEHICLES COULD FAIL PREMATURELY UNDER CERTAIN OPERATING CONDITIONS. THIS WOULD EITHER PREVENT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL FROM RETURNING TO THE IDLE POSITION OR CAUSE A LOSS OF ADEQUATE ENGINE POWER.
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, INSTALL A NEW ACCELERATOR CABLE, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
77V245000 · 219,000 units in campaign · NHTSA
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer
Canadian records (Transport Canada) · 6
These are Transport Canada campaigns for 1975 Volkswagen Rabbit vehicles sold in Canada. A Canadian campaign may have no US counterpart, or one under a different number covering different vehicles. For a vehicle sold in the United States, go by the NHTSA listing above and NHTSA's VIN lookup.
BRAKE LINES WITHIN PASSENGER COMPARTMENT MAY CORRODE AND RESULT IN SUDDEN LEAKAGE AND PARTIAL BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE. THIS WILL IMPAIR BRAKING CAPABILITY AND RESULT IN INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCE.
1981072 · 101,270 units in campaign · Transport Canada
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer
VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. IF THE SUBJECT VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH AFTERMARKET RADIOS INSTALLED BY DEALERS, GARAGES, SPECIALTY SHOPS OR THE VEHICLE OWNER AND THE HOLE IN THE FENDER APRON THROUGH WHICH THE ANTENNA CABLE IS ROUTED IS NOT PROPERLY SEALED, SPLASH WATER FROM THE ROTATING FRONT TIRE COULD ENTER THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT, TRICKLE DOWN THE ANTENNA CABLE AND POSSIBLY ENTER THE FUSE RELAY BOARD. THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE CORROSION OF THE FUSE BOARD TERMINALS POSSIBLY CAUSING THE STARTER TO BE ACTIVATED ACCIDENTALLY.
1980042 · 15,813 units in campaign · Transport Canada
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer
IF THE SUBJECT VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH AFTERMARKET RADIOS INSTALLED BY DEALERS, GARAGES, SPECIALTY SHOPS OR OWNERS AND THE HOLE IN THE FENDER APRON THROUGH WHICH THE ANTENNA CABLE IS ROUTED IS NOT PROPERLY SEALED, SPLASH WATER FROM THE ROTATING FRONT TIRE COULD ENTER THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT, TRICKLE DOWN THE ANTENNA CABLE AND POSSIBLY ENTER THE FUSE RELAY BOARD. THIS CONDITION COULD ACTIVATE THE STARTER AND MOVE THE VEHICLE IF THE TRANSMISSION IS IN GEAR AND THE PARKING BRAKE NOT APPLIED.
1979088 · 61,654 units in campaign · Transport Canada
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer
THE ACELERATOR CABLE ON THE SUBJECT VEHICLES COULD SUDDENLY BREAK AND RETURN THE ENGINE SPEED TO IDLE.
1977135 · 17,781 units in campaign · Transport Canada
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer
A BEARING IN THE STEERING ASSEMBLY COULD MOVE AND CAUSE EXCESSIVE STEERING PLAY WHEN THE STEERING IS IN THE FULL LOCK POSITION.
1977134 · 5,890 units in campaign · Transport Canada
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer
VEHICLES WITHOUT CATALYTIC CONVERTERS. SUSPECT VEHICLES MAY CATCH FIRE IF PROPER STARTING AND WARM UP PORCEDURE IS NOT FOLLOWED.
1976016 · 7,334 units in campaign · Transport Canada
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer
1975 Volkswagen Rabbit recall questions
NHTSA lists 6 recalls for the 1975 Volkswagen Rabbit model year. That counts campaigns naming this model year, not recalls on your vehicle: many cover only a VIN range or production window. Transport Canada lists 6 Canadian campaigns for the Canadian-market model, shown separately.
Enter your VIN in NHTSA's recall lookup or Volkswagen's own, or call a Volkswagen dealer with your VIN. Cardog uses your VIN only to find the model year; the recalls shown here are listed for that model year and are not matched to your VIN.
Not necessarily. Transport Canada campaigns cover vehicles sold in Canada. For a vehicle sold in the United States, go by the NHTSA listing and NHTSA's VIN lookup.
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