Recall 77V-175: 1976 Volkswagen Rabbit
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC recall for equipment, reported to NHTSA on Oct 13, 1977, covering about 78 vehicles.
The problem
The involved vehicles do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 105, "hydraulic brake systems". The involved vehicles were inadvertently equipped with a brake fluid container cap on which the warning text was printed in german.
The fix
The dealer will install a supplement label, printed in english, on the brake fluid container, displaying the required statement, free of charge.
Notes
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: equipment; certification labels.consequences of defect: because the caps on the vehicles have warning textsprinted in german, owners not familiar with the german language may use thewrong type brake fluid. The wrong type of brake fluid will impair the vehicle"sbrake performance thus increasing the likelihood of a vehicle accident.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC |
|---|---|
| Component | Equipment › Other › Labels |
| Recall started by | NHTSA (Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance) |
| NHTSA campaign number | 77V175000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen Rabbit | 1976 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 77V-175?
The involved vehicles do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 105, "hydraulic brake systems". The involved vehicles were inadvertently equipped with a brake fluid container cap on which the warning text was printed in german.
How is recall 77V-175 fixed?
The dealer will install a supplement label, printed in english, on the brake fluid container, displaying the required statement, free of charge.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.