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1976 Volkswagen Recalls

	NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 06E018000 Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC Potential Number of Units Affected: 266 Year: 1976 Make: Volkswagen Model: Rabbit Manufactured    from: 0000-00-00    to: 0000-00-00 Recall Date: 2006-03-01 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 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. Ask a Mechanic about this Recall Can you tell me more about NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 06E018000 for my 1976 Volkswagen Rabbit. I found the recall at http://www.cadillacextendedwarranty.com/recalls/recalls.html  letters left

	NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 83V116000 Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC Potential Number of Units Affected: 661585 Year: 1976 Make: Volkswagen Model: Scirocco Manufactured    from: 1974-04-01    to: 1979-07-01 Recall Date: 1983-11-09 Summary: 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. Ask a Mechanic about this Recall Can you tell me more about NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 83V116000 for my 1976 Volkswagen Scirocco. I found the recall at http://www.cadillacextendedwarranty.com/recalls/recalls.html  letters left

	NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 83V117000 Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC Potential Number of Units Affected: 930000 Year: 1976 Make: Volkswagen Model: Scirocco Manufactured    from: 1975-09-01    to: 1982-08-01 Recall Date: 1983-11-09 Summary: THE FUEL PUMP MAY STOP FUNCTIONING WITHOUT WARNING. THIS CAN OCCUR BECAUSE AN ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR IN THE FUSE PANEL MAY OVERHEAT AND INTERRUPT THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT. DEALER WILL INSPECT THE FUSE BOX AND ITS CONNECTORS FOR CORROSION, AND CORRECT WHERE NECESSARY. A BYPASS ADAPTER TO THE FUEL PUMP ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT WILL BE INSTALLED. Ask a Mechanic about this Recall Can you tell me more about NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 83V117000 for my 1976 Volkswagen Scirocco. I found the recall at http://www.cadillacextendedwarranty.com/recalls/recalls.html  letters left

	NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 83V116000 Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC Potential Number of Units Affected: 661585 Year: 1976 Make: Volkswagen Model: Rabbit Manufactured    from: 1974-04-01    to: 1979-07-01 Recall Date: 1983-11-09 Summary: 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. Ask a Mechanic about this Recall Can you tell me more about NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 83V116000 for my 1976 Volkswagen Rabbit. I found the recall at http://www.cadillacextendedwarranty.com/recalls/recalls.html  letters left

	NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 83V117000 Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC Potential Number of Units Affected: 930000 Year: 1976 Make: Volkswagen Model: Dasher Manufactured    from: 1975-09-01    to: 1982-08-01 Recall Date: 1983-11-09 Summary: THE FUEL PUMP MAY STOP FUNCTIONING WITHOUT WARNING. THIS CAN OCCUR BECAUSE AN ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR IN THE FUSE PANEL MAY OVERHEAT AND INTERRUPT THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT. DEALER WILL INSPECT THE FUSE BOX AND ITS CONNECTORS FOR CORROSION, AND CORRECT WHERE NECESSARY. A BYPASS ADAPTER TO THE FUEL PUMP ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT WILL BE INSTALLED. Ask a Mechanic about this Recall Can you tell me more about NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 83V117000 for my 1976 Volkswagen Dasher. I found the recall at http://www.cadillacextendedwarranty.com/recalls/recalls.html  letters left

	NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 81V113000 Component: STRUCTURE:BODY Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC Potential Number of Units Affected: 448167 Year: 1976 Make: Volkswagen Model: Scirocco Manufactured    from: 1975-09-01    to: 1979-08-01 Recall Date: 1981-09-24 Summary: CORROSIVE DAMAGE AND INCREASED ELECTRICAL RESISTANCE MAY CAUSE THE FUEL PUMP RELAY TO STOP FUNCTIONING. THE FUEL PUMP RELAY IS ONE OF SEVERAL RELAYS ON A RELAY BOARD LOCATED NEAR THE FIREWALL. CORROSION CAUSED BY RAIN ENTERING AN IMPROPERLY SEALED ANTENNA HOLE HAS BEEN THE SUBJECT OF PREVIOUS CAMPAIGNS, BUT ADDITIONAL MEASURES ARE REQUIRED TO ENSURE THAT THE PROBLEM IS CORRECTED. VEHICLES WILL BE INSPECTED TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE MODIFICATION HAS BEEN PERFORMED. IF NOT, A BYPASS WILL BE INSTALLED TO LOCATE THE FUEL PUMP RELAY AWAY FROM THE RELAY BOARD. ANY CORRODED RELAY BOARDS OR CONNECTORS WILL ALSO BE REPLACED. Ask a Mechanic about this Recall Can you tell me more about NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 81V113000 for my 1976 Volkswagen Scirocco. I found the recall at http://www.cadillacextendedwarranty.com/recalls/recalls.html  letters left

	NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 81V012000 Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC Potential Number of Units Affected: 110000 Year: 1976 Make: Volkswagen Model: Scirocco Manufactured    from: 1976-03-01    to: 1980-01-01 Recall Date: 1981-01-28 Summary: 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. 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. Ask a Mechanic about this Recall Can you tell me more about NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 81V012000 for my 1976 Volkswagen Scirocco. I found the recall at http://www.cadillacextendedwarranty.com/recalls/recalls.html  letters left

	NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 80V035000 Component: STRUCTURE:BODY Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC Potential Number of Units Affected: 140000 Year: 1976 Make: Volkswagen Model: Rabbit Manufactured    from: 1974-09-01    to: 1979-06-01 Recall Date: 1980-03-26 Summary: 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.. Ask a Mechanic about this Recall Can you tell me more about NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 80V035000 for my 1976 Volkswagen Rabbit. I found the recall at http://www.cadillacextendedwarranty.com/recalls/recalls.html  letters left

	NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 80V035000 Component: STRUCTURE:BODY Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC Potential Number of Units Affected: 140000 Year: 1976 Make: Volkswagen Model: Scirocco Manufactured    from: 1974-09-01    to: 1979-06-01 Recall Date: 1980-03-26 Summary: 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.. Ask a Mechanic about this Recall Can you tell me more about NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 80V035000 for my 1976 Volkswagen Scirocco. I found the recall at http://www.cadillacextendedwarranty.com/recalls/recalls.html  letters left

	NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 79V120000 Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:RELAY Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC Potential Number of Units Affected: 540000 Year: 1976 Make: Volkswagen Model: Scirocco Manufactured    from: 0000-00-00    to: 1978-01-01 Recall Date: 1979-05-17 Summary: 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. Ask a Mechanic about this Recall Can you tell me more about NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 79V120000 for my 1976 Volkswagen Scirocco. I found the recall at http://www.cadillacextendedwarranty.com/recalls/recalls.html  letters left

	NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 79V120000 Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:RELAY Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC Potential Number of Units Affected: 540000 Year: 1976 Make: Volkswagen Model: Rabbit Manufactured    from: 0000-00-00    to: 1978-01-01 Recall Date: 1979-05-17 Summary: 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. Ask a Mechanic about this Recall Can you tell me more about NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 79V120000 for my 1976 Volkswagen Rabbit. I found the recall at http://www.cadillacextendedwarranty.com/recalls/recalls.html  letters left

	NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 77V245000 Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC Potential Number of Units Affected: 219000 Year: 1976 Make: Volkswagen Model: Rabbit Manufactured    from: 0000-00-00    to: 0000-00-00 Recall Date: 1977-12-30 Summary: 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. Ask a Mechanic about this Recall Can you tell me more about NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 77V245000 for my 1976 Volkswagen Rabbit. I found the recall at http://www.cadillacextendedwarranty.com/recalls/recalls.html  letters left

	NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 77V245000 Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC Potential Number of Units Affected: 219000 Year: 1976 Make: Volkswagen Model: Scirocco Manufactured    from: 0000-00-00    to: 0000-00-00 Recall Date: 1977-12-30 Summary: 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. Ask a Mechanic about this Recall Can you tell me more about NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 77V245000 for my 1976 Volkswagen Scirocco. I found the recall at http://www.cadillacextendedwarranty.com/recalls/recalls.html  letters left

	NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 77V175000 Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC Potential Number of Units Affected: 78 Year: 1976 Make: Volkswagen Model: Rabbit Manufactured    from: 0000-00-00    to: 0000-00-00 Recall Date: 1977-10-13 Summary: THE INVOLVED VEHICLES DO NOT CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 105, "HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEMS". THE INVOLVED VEHICLES WERE INADVERTENTLY EQUIPPED WITH A BRAKE FLUID CONTAINER CAP ON WHICH THE WARNING TEXT WAS PRINTED IN GERMAN. THE DEALER WILL INSTALL A SUPPLEMENT LABEL, PRINTED IN ENGLISH, ON THE BRAKE FLUID CONTAINER, DISPLAYING THE REQUIRED STATEMENT, FREE OF CHARGE. Ask a Mechanic about this Recall Can you tell me more about NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 77V175000 for my 1976 Volkswagen Rabbit. I found the recall at http://www.cadillacextendedwarranty.com/recalls/recalls.html  letters left

	NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 75V212000 Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC Potential Number of Units Affected: 22 Year: 1976 Make: Volkswagen Model: Dasher Manufactured    from: 0000-00-00    to: 0000-00-00 Recall Date: 1975-12-19 Summary: Ask a Mechanic about this Recall Can you tell me more about NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 75V212000 for my 1976 Volkswagen Dasher. I found the recall at http://www.cadillacextendedwarranty.com/recalls/recalls.html  letters left

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