1981 Volkswagen Rabbit Recalls
Auto manufacturers have been issuing more and more recalls over the past
few years. The regularity of recall notices may be a sign that the 1981
Volkswagen Rabbit is or is not as reliable as similar vehicles.
Find out below how many recall notices have
been issued for the 1981 Volkswagen Rabbit and research any
that exist. Each official NHTSA 1981 Volkswagen Rabbit
recall report, includes details of the problematic component, units affected,
solutions and more.
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| MSRP Range: | N/A |
| Fuel Economy: | N/ A mpg |
| Transmissions: | 0 Speed Automatic; 3 Speed Manual; 4 Speed Manual; 5 Speed Manual |
| Drivetrains: | Front Wheel Drive |
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1981 Rabbit Recalls
FEB 23, 1982 | Recall ID#
3353
A LOCK NUT WHICH SECURES THE TIE ROD TO THE INNER BALL JOINT OF THE STEERING SYSTEM MAY NOT HAVE BEEN SECURELY FASTENED ON SOME OF THE INVOLVED... More Details
FEB 23, 1982 |
RABBIT
| Recall ID#
3353
| Component: |
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY |
| Recall Date: |
FEB 23, 1982 |
| Model Affected: |
RABBIT |
| Potential Units Affected: |
5200 |
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Summary:
A LOCK NUT WHICH SECURES THE TIE ROD TO THE INNER BALL JOINT OF THE STEERING SYSTEM MAY NOT HAVE BEEN SECURELY FASTENED ON SOME OF THE INVOLVED...
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
DEALER WILL CHECK THE LOCK NUT FOR ADEQUATE TIGHTNESS, CORRECTING WHERE NECESSARY.
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Notes:
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
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MAY 15, 1981 | Recall ID#
11797
ON SOME VEHICLES, THE PRESSURE COULD INCREASE INSIDE THE FUEL TANK FROM HIGH SURROUNDING TEMPERATURES WHEN THE FUEL TANK IS MORE THAN HALF FULL. More Details
MAY 15, 1981 |
RABBIT
| Recall ID#
11797
| Component: |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP |
| Recall Date: |
MAY 15, 1981 |
| Model Affected: |
RABBIT |
| Potential Units Affected: |
133000 |
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Summary:
ON SOME VEHICLES, THE PRESSURE COULD INCREASE INSIDE THE FUEL TANK FROM HIGH SURROUNDING TEMPERATURES WHEN THE FUEL TANK IS MORE THAN HALF FULL.
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
DEALER WILL INSTALL A RESTRICTOR VALVE INTO THE FUEL FILLER PIPE, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
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Notes:
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
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MAR 01, 2006 | Recall ID#
51473
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... More Details
MAR 01, 2006 |
RABBIT
| Recall ID#
51473
| Component: |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
| Recall Date: |
MAR 01, 2006 |
| Model Affected: |
RABBIT |
| Potential Units Affected: |
266 |
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Summary:
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...
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Consequence:
BRAKE HOSE RUPTURE COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF BRAKING ABILITY, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
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Remedy:
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.
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Notes:
FOREIGN PARTS DISTRIBUTORS, INC. 171.611.701B
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SEP 09, 1981 | Recall ID#
68367
THE LEFT AND RIGHT OUTER TIE ROD ENDS OF THE STEERING SYSTEM MAY HAVE CIRCUMFERENTIAL CRACKS DUE TO AN IMPROPER MACHINE SET-UP IN THE MANUFACTURING... More Details
SEP 09, 1981 |
RABBIT
| Recall ID#
68367
| Component: |
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY |
| Recall Date: |
SEP 09, 1981 |
| Model Affected: |
RABBIT |
| Potential Units Affected: |
4800 |
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Summary:
THE LEFT AND RIGHT OUTER TIE ROD ENDS OF THE STEERING SYSTEM MAY HAVE CIRCUMFERENTIAL CRACKS DUE TO AN IMPROPER MACHINE SET-UP IN THE MANUFACTURING...
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
THE TIE ROD ENDS WILL BE INSPECTED AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACED AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.
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Notes:
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
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