1983 VOLKSWAGEN RABBIT — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1983 VOLKSWAGEN RABBIT
The 1983 VOLKSWAGEN RABBIT has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM. The most commonly reported problem area is the Exterior Lightingheadlights (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 1983 VOLKSWAGEN RABBIT
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 1983 VOLKSWAGEN RABBIT, potentially affecting up to 25,266 vehicles.
Recall 06E018000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
| 266 vehicles affected
Defect: 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."
Consequence: BRAKE HOSE RUPTURE COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF BRAKING ABILITY, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
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.
View full details →Recall 85V015000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
| 25,000 vehicles affected
Defect: THE THROTTLE SHAFT OF THE CARBURETOR MAY CRACK AND EVENTUALLY BREAK AT THE THREADED HOLE FOR THE THROTTLE PLATE CONNECTION DUE TO EXCESSIVE VIBRATION OF THE THROTTLE SHAFT. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IF THE THROTTLE SHAFT BREAKS, THE THROTTLE WOULD NOT RETURN TO ITS IDLE POSITION. THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy: INSTALL A REINFORCEMENT PLATE IF THERE IS NO CRACK IN THE THROTTLE SHAFT. INSTALL A NEW CARBURETOR WITH REINFORCED THROTTLE SHAFT IF A HAIRLINE CRACK HAS DEVELOPED IN THE SHAFT.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1983 VOLKSWAGEN RABBIT
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1983 VOLKSWAGEN RABBIT. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lightingheadlights | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT THE HEADLIGHTS GO OFF . *AK
WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT THE HEADLIGHTS GO OFF . *AK
Safety Rating for the 1983 VOLKSWAGEN RABBIT
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1983 VOLKSWAGEN RABBIT in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1983 VOLKSWAGEN RABBIT
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1983 VOLKSWAGEN RABBIT
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the VOLKSWAGEN RABBIT
- 1978 VOLKSWAGEN RABBIT — 0 complaints
- 1979 VOLKSWAGEN RABBIT — 0 complaints
- 1980 VOLKSWAGEN RABBIT — 2 complaints
- 1981 VOLKSWAGEN RABBIT — 1 complaint
- 1982 VOLKSWAGEN RABBIT — 5 complaints
- 1983 VOLKSWAGEN RABBIT (current)
- 1984 VOLKSWAGEN RABBIT — 2 complaints
- 1985 VOLKSWAGEN RABBIT — 1 complaint
Other VOLKSWAGEN Models
- VOLKSWAGEN JETTA — 13,715 total complaints
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT — 10,288 total complaints
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE — 3,613 total complaints
- VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN — 3,104 total complaints
- VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS — 2,635 total complaints
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF — 1,991 total complaints
- VOLKSWAGEN GTI — 1,916 total complaints
- VOLKSWAGEN ID.4 — 1,568 total complaints