Vehicle recall 77V214000 · December 8, 1977
1978 Volkswagen Rabbit
On the involved vehicles, the vacuum line connecting the carburetor and the thermo valve may have been improperly installed.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On the involved vehicles, the vacuum line connecting the carburetor and the thermo valve may have been improperly installed. This condition may prevent the throttle linkage plate from returning to its idle position.
- Remedy
- The dealer will replace the vacuum hose with a longer version hose, rerouting and securing it, without charge to owner.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: fuel; vacuum lines.consequences of defect: under continued operation, loss of vehicle speedcontrol could result and may cause a vehicle accident.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 77V214000
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 8, 1977
- Filed by
- VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
- Owner notification
- December 28, 1977
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 3,000
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Fuel system, gasoline › Carburetor system
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Volkswagen Rabbit (1978): 1978
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