Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #81V012000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 81V012000 by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.. Includes 110,000 affected units, FUEL:THROTTLE LINKAGES:ACCELERATOR:FLEXIBLE, component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

The accelerator cable which leads from the transmission lever to the throttle housing may malfunction. Accelerator cable may have been bent during installation or during servicing of engine components. This could cause the steel band cable to bind and can result in delayed response during deceleration, high engine idle and hesitation during acceleration.

Corrective Action

The accelerator cable will be replaced with a newly designed one. In addition, other components of the acceleration system will be checked, lubricated, and if necessary, replaced. This will be done without charge.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 81V012000

Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 1981-01-28T00:00:00

Subject: Fuel:throttle linkages:accelerator:flexible

Component: Vehicle Speed Control

Potentially Affected Units: 110,000

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: The accelerator cable which leads from the transmission lever to the throttle housing may malfunction. Accelerator cable may have been bent during installation or during servicing of engine components. This could cause the steel band cable to bind and can result in delayed response during deceleration, high engine idle and hesitation during acceleration.

Consequence Summary: N/A

Corrective Action: The accelerator cable will be replaced with a newly designed one. In addition, other components of the acceleration system will be checked, lubricated, and if necessary, replaced. This will be done without charge.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-77rm~r6vy_ywza

NHTSA ID: 81V012000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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