| Recall Date |
APR 14, 1987 |
| Part Affected |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY |
| Model Affected |
VANAGON |
| Units Affected |
15500
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Recall Date
APR 14, 1987
Model Affected
1986 VOLKSWAGEN VANAGON
Recall Summary
USAGE OF FUEL WITH REID PRESSURE UP TO 14 PSI COULD, UNDER HIGH ENGINE LOAD AND HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURES, LEAD TO STALLING.
Defect Consenquence
FUEL FLOW COULD BECOME RESTRICTED AND CAUSE THE ENGINETO STALL.
Remedy
INSTALL A NEW FUEL TANK, CONTAINING A REDESIGNED FUEL FILTER, AS WELL AS MODIFIED CONTROL UNITS.
Units Affected
15500
Notes
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
| Recall Date |
OCT 29, 1993 |
| Part Affected |
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AIR CONDITIONER |
| Model Affected |
VANAGON |
| Units Affected |
29500
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Recall Date
OCT 29, 1993
Model Affected
1986 VOLKSWAGEN VANAGON
Recall Summary
THE PLASTIC MATERIAL OF THE CENTER AIR FLOW DUCT, WHICH IS FASTENED BY TWO MOUNTING SCREWS TO THE CEILING OF THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT, CAN CRACK AND EVENTUALLY BREAK.
Defect Consenquence
IF THE PLASTIC BREAKS WHERE IT IS HELD AT THE TWOMOUNTING SCREWS, THE CENTER AIR FLOW DUCT CAN SEPARATE FROM ITS SUPPORTS ANDCAUSE INJURY TO THE PASSENGERS SITTING IN THE CENTER SEAT OF THE VEHICLE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REINFORCEMENT PLATE AT THE CONNECTIONS OF BOTH THE CENTER AND REAR AIR FLOW DUCTS.
Units Affected
29500
Notes
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
| Recall Date |
MAR 23, 1988 |
| Part Affected |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP |
| Model Affected |
VANAGON |
| Units Affected |
12000
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Recall Date
MAR 23, 1988
Model Affected
1986 VOLKSWAGEN VANAGON
Recall Summary
IN LINE FUEL FILTER LOCATED BETWEEN THE FUEL TANK AND FUEL PUMP COULD SEEP FUEL AT THE SEAM OF THE PLASTIC CASING.
Defect Consenquence
SHOULD SEEPAGE OCCUR, LEAKING FUEL CAN CAUSE A RISK OFFIRE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE.
Remedy
THE IN LINE FUEL FILTER WILL BE REPLACED WITH A STRAIGHT FUEL HOSE.
Units Affected
12000
Notes
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
| Recall Date |
APR 14, 1987 |
| Part Affected |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP |
| Model Affected |
VANAGON |
| Units Affected |
339
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Recall Date
APR 14, 1987
Model Affected
1986 VOLKSWAGEN VANAGON
Recall Summary
FUEL TANK FILLER NECK PIPE MAY NOT SEAT PROPERLY IN THE FUEL TANK OPENING. ALSO, THE SENDING UNIT COVER MAY BE DEFORMED.
Defect Consenquence
FUEL COULD ESCAPE, CREATING THE POTENTIAL FOR A FIRE.
Remedy
INSTALL A REDESIGNED FILLER NECK PIPE AND REPLACE THE SENDING UNIT GASKET.
Units Affected
339
Notes
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC