Volkswagen Scirocco — 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 Rabbit, Volkswagen Jetta
Volkswagen Scirocco — Fuel System
High risk
Dec 9, 1991
Model years: 1987, 1988
THE FUEL TANK COULD DEVELOP A HAIRLINE CRACK ADJACENT TO A SMALL SECTION OF SEAM WELD AT THE REAR OF THE TANK. SHOULD THIS HAPPEN, FUEL COULD SEEP OUT WHICH COULD RESULT IN FIRE IN
Also affects: Volkswagen Cabriolet
Volkswagen Scirocco — Fuel System
High risk
Apr 29, 1987
Model years: 1985, 1986, 1987
The fuel pump located inside the fuel tank could seize during high ambient temperatures because of an extreme fine mesh fuel filter restricting the fuel flow. This could cause the
Also affects: Volkswagen Cabriolet, Volkswagen Jetta, Volkswagen Golf
Volkswagen Scirocco — Brakes
High risk
Jul 29, 1985
Model years: 1983, 1984
On certain vehicles, the front brake hoses in VW vehicles and rear brake hoses in the Audi 5000 turbo, manufactured by F.A.G., may become brittle under winter conditions. Subsequen
Also affects: Audi 5000, Volkswagen Cabriolet, Volkswagen Jetta
Volkswagen Scirocco — Not Entered
High risk
Jul 19, 1985
Model years: 1985
THE BEARING TOLERANCES IN THE FUEL TRANSFER PUMP MAY NOT ALWAYS SUFFICIENTLY ACCOMODATE TEMPERATURE EXPANSION. IF THIS HAPPENS, THE FUEL SUPPLY TO THE ENGINE WILL BE INTERRUPTED, C
Also affects: Volkswagen Cabriolet
Volkswagen Scirocco — Not Entered
High risk
Nov 28, 1984
Model years: 1985
THE FUEL HOSE AT THE TRANSFER PUMP,LOCATED INSIDE THE FUEL TANK, CAN LOOSEN AND BECOME DISCONNECTED, CAUSING INTERUPTION OF THE FUEL SUPPLY TO THE ENGINE. CONSEQUENTLY, VEHICLE STA
Also affects: Volkswagen Cabriolet
Volkswagen Scirocco — Fuel System
High risk
Jan 17, 1984
Model years: 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982
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 Rabbit
Volkswagen Scirocco — 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 Rabbit
Volkswagen Scirocco — 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 Rabbit
Volkswagen Scirocco — Not Entered
High risk
Mar 27, 1980
Model years: 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979
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 Rabbit
Volkswagen Scirocco — Not Entered
High risk
May 22, 1979
Model years: 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979
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 Rabbit
Volkswagen Scirocco — 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 Rabbit
Volkswagen Scirocco — 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 Rabbit
Volkswagen Scirocco — 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 Rabbit
Volkswagen Scirocco — 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 Rabbit
Volkswagen Scirocco — 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 Rabbit
Volkswagen Scirocco — 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 Rabbit