Safety defect investigations, technical specifications, and manufacturer repair notices for Canadian owners.
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Safety recall notices and repair campaigns registered for the 1980 Volkswagen Rabbit in Canada.
On certain vehicles, an increased resistance of the fuel pump's electrical connection in the fuse and relay board could cause insufficient fuel pump pressure. This in turn could lead to starting difficulties and to some degree stalling. Vehicle stalling in traffic could present a dangerous situation.
A failure of this component (fuel system) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
BRAKE LINES WITHIN PASSENGER COMPARTMENT MAY CORRODE AND RESULT IN SUDDEN LEAKAGE AND PARTIAL BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE. THIS WILL IMPAIR BRAKING CAPABILITY AND RESULT IN INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCE.
A failure of this component (not entered) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
POSSIBILITY OF FUEL SPURTING OUT IN THE EVENT THAT FILLER CAP IS OPENED RAPIDLY WHILE THE FUEL TANK IS MORE THAN HALF FULL AND PRESSURIZED DUE TO HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURES.
A failure of this component (not entered) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. THE ACCELERATOR CABLE FROM THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION TO THE THROTTLE HOUSING MAY HAVE BEEN BENT DURING INSTALLATION OR IMPROPERLY HANDLED DURING VEHICLE SERVICING. THIS MAY RESULT IN DAMAGE WHICH COULD CAUSE THROTTLE STICKING.
A failure of this component (not entered) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
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