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Recalls

Recall date March 27, 1980
Models affected
  • 1975 Volkswagen Rabbit
  • 1976 Volkswagen Rabbit
  • 1977 Volkswagen Rabbit
  • 1978 Volkswagen Rabbit
Units affected 15,813
Details

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.

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Additional information may be available on Transport Canada's website