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Recall 1981094 — Volkswagen Rabbit – Major League Recalls

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Recall 1981094 — VOLKSWAGEN RABBIT

Transport CanadaCritical

September 14, 1981

1981 VOLKSWAGEN RABBITTransport Canada Recall #1981094

STEERING

The official notice

Defect

On certain vehicles, the outer tie rod ends may contain circumferential crack. If a vehicle is driven on rough roads for an extended period, a tie rod end could loosen and eventually separate.

Safety Risk

No risk description available.

Remedy

No remedy description available.

145 vehicles affectedMfr ref: MKUpdated June 10, 2026

Affected Vehicles

1981 VOLKSWAGEN RABBIT3 recalls