1983 Volkswagen Rabbit Review

1983 Volkswagen Rabbit is a Convertible 2-dr style car .Made in Germany, 1983 Volkswagen Rabbit has 3 trims priced by the manufacturer at 0 with just total of 2 recalls in the past 1983 Volkswagen Rabbit. It’s seating No data people with 2 doors and a rank size of No data gallon. The engine is 1.7L L4 .

Make: Volkswagen
Model: Rabbit
Trims Available: 3
Location: UNITED STATES
Body & Doors: HATCHBACK 2-DR
Engine: 1.7L L4
Driveline: FWD
Tires: No data

Volkswagen Rabbit 1983 Trims

1983 Volkswagen Rabbit Deluxe

Engine: 1.7L L4
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: CONVERTIBLE 2-DR

1983 Volkswagen Rabbit GTI Sport

Engine: 1.7L L4
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: HATCHBACK 2-DR

1983 Volkswagen Rabbit L Custom

Engine: 1.7L L4
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: HATCHBACK 4-DR

Vin Numbers

  • 1VWDC0174DV038566
  • 1VWDC0177DV023060
  • 1VWDC017XDV045313
  • 1VWDC0170DV072469
  • 1VWDC0173DV063765
  • 1VWDC0171DV041912
  • 1VWDC0175DV034610
  • 1VWDC0176DV065199
  • 1VWDC0173DV075303

Safety & Recalls

Recall 06E018000 started on /Date(1141189200000-0500)/.

Summary: CERTAIN HYDRAULIC BRAKE HOSES, P/N 171.611.107B, SOLD AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR 1975-1985 VOLKSWAGEN (VW) RABBIT; 1985-1992 VW GOLF; AND 1980-1992 VW JETTA PASSENGER VEHICLES. POSSIBLE BRAKE HOSE RUPTURE COULD OCCUR WHICH FAILS TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 106, "BRAKE HOSES."

Consequence: BRAKE HOSE RUPTURE COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF BRAKING ABILITY, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: FOREIGN PARTS DISTRIBUTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE BRAKE HOSES WITH COMPLIANT BRAKE HOSES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 30, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FOREIGN PARTS DISTRIBUTORS AT 305-885-8646 EXT. 11.

Recall 85V015000 started on /Date(477032400000-0500)/.

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.

Consequence: Not Defined

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.

FAQ

1983 Volkswagen Rabbit is made in Germany between 1981 to 2009.

The 1983 Volkswagen Rabbit is FWD and isn't the best choice for driving in snow, as it doesn't have enough ground clearance.

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There are 2 recalls recorded in our database for 1983 Volkswagen Rabbit that’s on average below the average number of recalls per car in our database.

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