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Volkswagen Rabbit Recall 83V117: Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System

NHTSA campaign 83V117, reported November 9, 1983, 930,000 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 83V117VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Problem
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.
Risk
Remedy
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.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FUEL INJECTION.SYSTEM: FUEL SYSTEM; ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF THE FUEL PUMP STOPS FUNCTIONING, THE ENGINE WILLSTALL OR FAIL TO START. A STALLED VEHICLE COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT ON THEHIGHWAY.

Affected vehicles

Audi 400019801981
Isuzu Pickup Truck1980
Volkswagen Convertible198019811982
Volkswagen Dasher1980
Volkswagen Jetta198019811982
Volkswagen Rabbit1980
Volkswagen Scirocco198019811982