Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #80V035000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 80V035000 by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.. Includes 140,000 affected units, STRUCTURE:BODY, component: STRUCTURE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On some vehicles, the fender opening through which the antenna cable is routed may not be properly sealed. As a result, splashed water from the tires could enter passenger compartment through the opening, enter the fuse relay board and cause corrosion of the terminals. Also, because water is a good conductor of electricity, the starter can be activated accidentally; the high flow of electricity may exhaust the battery within a short period of time. Thus restarting the engine would become impossible and parking lights and emergency flashers would become inoperative.

Corrective Action

Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, seal the radio antenna holes and replace corroded components without charge to owner..

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 80V035000

Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 1980-03-26T00:00:00

Subject: Structure:body

Component: Structure

Potentially Affected Units: 140,000

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: On some vehicles, the fender opening through which the antenna cable is routed may not be properly sealed. As a result, splashed water from the tires could enter passenger compartment through the opening, enter the fuse relay board and cause corrosion of the terminals. Also, because water is a good conductor of electricity, the starter can be activated accidentally; the high flow of electricity may exhaust the battery within a short period of time. Thus restarting the engine would become impossible and parking lights and emergency flashers would become inoperative.

Consequence Summary: N/A

Corrective Action: Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, seal the radio antenna holes and replace corroded components without charge to owner..

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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SID: row-pgq2_6hei~fr7x

NHTSA ID: 80V035000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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