Volkswagen Rabbit — Brakes
High risk
Dec 14, 2016
Model years: 2009
On certain vehicles, a fault within the antilock brake system (ABS) may cause the module to fail during ABS and/or electronic stability control (ESC) activation. This will cause wa
Also affects: Audi A3, Volkswagen Eos, Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Golf Wagon, Volkswagen Gti
Volkswagen Rabbit — Airbag
High risk
Feb 9, 2016
Model years: 2009
On certain vehicles, the driver frontal airbag inflator could produce excessive internal pressure during airbag deployment. Increased pressure may cause the inflator to rupture, wh
Also affects: Audi A5, Audi Q5, Audi S5, Volkswagen Cc, Volkswagen Eos
Volkswagen Rabbit — Fuel System
High risk
Dec 10, 2010
Model years: 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010
On certain Golf, Golf wagon, Jetta and Rabbit equipped with a 2.5L Engine, a small plastic tab located on the windshield washer fluid reservoir may chafe against an underhood fuel
Also affects: Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Jetta
Volkswagen Rabbit — Lights And Instruments
High risk
Sep 18, 2007
Model years: 2007, 2008
Certain vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of CMVSS 108 - Lamps, Reflective Devices and Associated Equipment. 1). The required cap designed to disable the headlamp horiz
Also affects: Volkswagen Jetta, Volkswagen Gti
Volkswagen Rabbit — Structure
High risk
Nov 23, 1992
Model years: 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992
CORROSION DUE TO ROAD SALT MAY PREVENT THE HOOD LATCH AND THE SAFETY CATCH FROM WORKING PROPERLY. THIS COULD RESULT IN HOOD FLY-UP WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION RESULTING IN OBSCU
Also affects: Volkswagen Dasher, Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Cabriolet, Volkswagen Scirocco, Volkswagen Jetta
Volkswagen Rabbit — Emissions
High risk
Feb 16, 1987
Model years: 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984
THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH C.M.V.S.S. 1103 - EXHAUST EMISSIONS. - INOPERATIVE EGR VALVE -
Also affects: Volkswagen Jetta, Volkswagen Cabriolet, Volkswagen Golf
Volkswagen Rabbit — Fuel System
High risk
Jan 17, 1984
Model years: 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980
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 le
Also affects: Audi 4000, Volkswagen Dasher, Volkswagen Fox, Volkswagen Jetta, Volkswagen Scirocco
Volkswagen Rabbit — Not Entered
High risk
Feb 24, 1982
Model years: 1981
LEFT OR RIGHT INNER TIE-ROD LOCK NUT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY TORQUED. IF THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN ON POOR ROADS FOR EXTENDED PERIODS, THE TIE-ROD COULD SEPARATE FROM THE STEERING A
Volkswagen Rabbit — Steering
High risk
Sep 14, 1981
Model years: 1981
On certain vehicles, the outer tie rod ends may contain circumferential crack. If a vehicle is driven on rough roads for an extended period, a tie rod end could loosen and eventual
Volkswagen Rabbit — Not Entered
High risk
Jun 29, 1981
Model years: 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980
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 STOP
Also affects: Volkswagen Scirocco
Volkswagen Rabbit — Not Entered
High risk
Jun 18, 1981
Model years: 1980, 1981
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.
Volkswagen Rabbit — Not Entered
High risk
Feb 2, 1981
Model years: 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980
VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. THE ACCELERATOR CABLE FROM THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION TO THE THROTTLE HOUSING MAY HAVE BEEN BENT DURING INSTALLATION OR IMPROPERLY H
Also affects: Volkswagen Scirocco
Volkswagen Rabbit — Not Entered
High risk
Mar 27, 1980
Model years: 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978
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
Also affects: Volkswagen Scirocco
Volkswagen Rabbit — Not Entered
High risk
May 22, 1979
Model years: 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978
IF THE SUBJECT VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH AFTERMARKET RADIOS INSTALLED BY DEALERS, GARAGES, SPECIALTY SHOPS OR OWNERS AND THE HOLE IN THE FENDER APRON THROUGH WHICH THE ANTENNA CAB
Also affects: Volkswagen Scirocco
Volkswagen Rabbit — Not Entered
High risk
Jun 29, 1978
Model years: 1978
THE EMERGENCY BRAKE CABLE BRACKET MAY HAVE BEEN SQUEEZED BETWEEN THE REAR AXLE MOUNTING POINT AND ITS ATTACHMENT RESULTING IN AN INOPERATIVE EMERGENCY BRAKE.
Also affects: Volkswagen Scirocco
Volkswagen Rabbit — Not Entered
High risk
Jan 16, 1978
Model years: 1975
A BEARING IN THE STEERING ASSEMBLY COULD MOVE AND CAUSE EXCESSIVE STEERING PLAY WHEN THE STEERING IS IN THE FULL LOCK POSITION.
Also affects: Volkswagen Scirocco
Volkswagen Rabbit — Not Entered
High risk
Jan 16, 1978
Model years: 1975, 1976
THE ACELERATOR CABLE ON THE SUBJECT VEHICLES COULD SUDDENLY BREAK AND RETURN THE ENGINE SPEED TO IDLE.
Also affects: Volkswagen Dasher, Volkswagen Fox, Volkswagen Scirocco
Volkswagen Rabbit — Not Entered
High risk
Dec 8, 1977
Model years: 1978
TWO RUBBER WLBOW CONNECTIONS LOCATED AT EACH END OF THE PLASTIC PIPE LEADING FROM THE THROTTLE VALVE BODY HOUSING TO THE BRAKE BOOSTER VACUUM PUMP MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED BY THE INST
Also affects: Volkswagen Scirocco
Volkswagen Rabbit — Not Entered
High risk
Aug 9, 1976
Model years: 1976
INSTALLATION OF A HEAT SHIELD TO AVOID DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE SHOULD IT BE LEFT IDLING, EXCESSIVELY AT HIGH REVOLUTIONS DURING COLD OUTSIDE TEMPERATURES.
Also affects: Volkswagen Scirocco
Volkswagen Rabbit — Not Entered
High risk
Jan 29, 1976
Model years: 1975
VEHICLES WITHOUT CATALYTIC CONVERTERS. SUSPECT VEHICLES MAY CATCH FIRE IF PROPER STARTING AND WARM UP PORCEDURE IS NOT FOLLOWED.
Also affects: Volkswagen Scirocco