Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.: Safety Recalls in 1982

Updated on March 31, 2026.

There were 2 safety recalls made by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. in 1982. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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April 21, 1982

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

FUEL:THROTTLE LINKAGES AND CONTROL:PEDAL

ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, AN IMPROPERLY PLACED MAT INTERFERES WITH THE VIBRATION ABSORBER ATTACHED TO THE UNDERSIDE OF THE ACCELERATOR. THE PEDAL MAY NOT FULLY RETURN TO THE IDLE POSITION.

NHTSA ID: 82V037000

Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

# of Units Affected: 92,000

Consequence Summary:

CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THIS COULD RESULT IN UNINTENTIONAL ACCLERATION WHICH COULD CAUSE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.

Corrective Action:

DEALER WILL INSTALL, WHERE NECESSARY, A GUIDE FOR THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND INSPECT THE ENTIRE THROTTLE SYSTEM.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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February 23, 1982

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD:INNER

A LOCK NUT WHICH SECURES THE TIE ROD TO THE INNER BALL JOINT OF THE STEERING SYSTEM MAY NOT HAVE BEEN SECURELY FASTENED ON SOME OF THE INVOLVED VEHICLES DURING ASSEMBLY. IF THIS CONDITION EXISTS AND THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN ALONG POOR ROADS FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME, THE TIE ROD COULD SEPARATE FROM THE STEERING ASSEMBLY.

NHTSA ID: 82V016000

Component: STEERING

# of Units Affected: 5,200

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

DEALER WILL CHECK THE LOCK NUT FOR ADEQUATE TIGHTNESS, CORRECTING WHERE NECESSARY.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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