Vehicle recall 85V015000 · February 12, 1985
1982-1984 Volkswagen Rabbit
The throttle shaft of the carburetor may crack and eventually break at the threaded hole for the throttle plate connection due to excessive vibration of the throttle shaft.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The throttle shaft of the carburetor may crack and eventually break at the threaded hole for the throttle plate connection due to excessive vibration of the throttle shaft. Consequence of defect: if the throttle shaft breaks, the throttle would not return to its idle position. This could result in loss of control and an accident.
- Remedy
- Install a reinforcement plate if there is no crack in the throttle shaft. Install a new carburetor with reinforced throttle shaft if a hairline crack has developed in the shaft.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: passenger cars with carburetors. System: carburetor throttle shaft.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 85V015000
- Reported to NHTSA
- February 12, 1985
- Filed by
- VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
- Owner notification
- February 13, 1985
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 25,000
- 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 (1982-1984): 1984, 1983, 1982
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