Defect Description For Recall
The Accelerator Cable Which Leads From The Transmission Lever To The Throttle Housing May MalfunCTIon. Accelerator Cable May Have Been Bent During Installation Or During SeRVIcing Of Engine Components. This Could Cause The Steel Band Cable To Bind And Can Result In Delayed Response During Deceleration, High Engine Idle And Hesitation During Acceleration.
Make Of Vehicle
VOLKSWAGEN
Model Of Vehicle
RABBIT
Year
1977
Recall Campaign Number
81V012000
Component Description
Vehicle Speed Control:Cables
Effect Of Defect
Fix Defect
The Accelerator Cable Will Be Replaced With A Newly Designed One. In Addition, Other Components Of The Acceleration System Will Be Checked, Lubricated, And If Necessary, Replaced. This Will Be Done Without Charge.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Volkswagen Of America,Inc
Start Of Manufacture
19760301
End Of Manufacture
19800101
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
110000
Date Owners Notified
19810513
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Date Report Received
19810128