| 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
1987 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 |
MAY 06, 1988 |
| Part Affected |
TIRES |
| Model Affected |
VANAGON |
| Units Affected |
130
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Recall Date
MAY 06, 1988
Model Affected
1987 VOLKSWAGEN VANAGON
Recall Summary
DUE TO IMPROPER MOUNTING PROCESS, SEMPERIT TIRES 20570R14 MOUNTED ON ALLOY WHEEL SIZE 6J X 14 COULD EXPERIENCE TINY CRACKS IN THE BEAD AREA.
Defect Consenquence
TIRES COULD LOSE AIR, CREATING POTENTIAL FOR LOSS OFVEHICLE CONTROL.
Remedy
REPLACE TIRES AS NECESSARY.
Units Affected
130
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
1987 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
1987 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 |
JUN 08, 1987 |
| Part Affected |
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
| Model Affected |
VANAGON |
| Units Affected |
1600
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Recall Date
JUN 08, 1987
Model Affected
1987 VOLKSWAGEN VANAGON
Recall Summary
PIN IN SHIFT LOCKING PAWL MAY NOT BE PROPERLY WELDED TO THE PAWL.
Defect Consenquence
IF PIN SEPARATES FROM PAWL, DRIVER WOULD BE ABLE TO MOVETHE SHIFT LEVER DURING DRIVING INTO ANY POSITION WITHOUT PRESSING SAFETYRELEASE BUTTON.
Remedy
REPLACE SHIFT LOCKING PAWL.
Units Affected
1600
Notes
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
| Recall Date |
JUN 08, 1987 |
| Part Affected |
SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY |
| Model Affected |
VANAGON |
| Units Affected |
2397
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Recall Date
JUN 08, 1987
Model Affected
1987 VOLKSWAGEN VANAGON
Recall Summary
SEAT BRACKETS WHICH ANCHOR REARWARD PASSENGER SEATS MAY NOT ENGAGE PROPERLY.
Defect Consenquence
SEAT COULD BREAK LOOSE DURING ACCELERATION AND CAUSEINJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT.
Remedy
ASSURE THAT SEAT BRACKETS ARE PROPERLY ENGAGED.
Units Affected
2397
Notes
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
| Recall Date |
MAY 01, 1989 |
| Part Affected |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Model Affected |
VANAGON |
| Units Affected |
300
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Recall Date
MAY 01, 1989
Model Affected
1987 VOLKSWAGEN VANAGON
Recall Summary
WHEN USING THE CRUISE CONTROL THE ACCELERATOR CABLE TENSION MAY ALLOW THE CABLE TO SAG AND BECOME ENTANGLED WITH THE WATER PIPE BRACKET IMPEDING ITS RETURN TO IDLE POSITION.
Defect Consenquence
FAILURE TO RETURN TO IDLE POSITION COULD LEAD TO ANACCIDENT.
Remedy
THE PRESENT ACCELERATOR CABLE BRACKET WILL BE REPLACED.
Units Affected
300
Notes
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC