Volkswagen · 1980–1991
Vanagon Recalls
11 known recalls affecting the Volkswagen Vanagon (1980–1991). Enter your VIN to check if your specific vehicle is affected, or browse by model year below.
Volkswagen Vanagon Recalls
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THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH C.M.V.S.S. 108 - LIGHTING. DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS WILL NOT OPERATE WITH THE THREE POSITION LIGHT SWITCH IN THE SECOND POSITION. CORRECTION: MAIN LIGHT SWITCH WILL BE REPLACED ON JETTA, CORRADO AND PASSAT AND A RELAY WITH WIRING HARNESS WILL BE INSTALLED.
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IF THE CRUISE CONTROL IS ACTIVATED AND A PRESET SPEED IS RESUMED BY OPERATING THE "RESUME" SWITCH, THE TENSION ON THE ACCELERATOR CABLE WILL DECREASE ALLOWING THE CABLE TO SAG. AS A RESULT, THE CABLE COULD BECOME ENTANGLED WITH A WATER PIPE BRACKET AND NOT RETURN TO ITS FULL IDLE POSITION. THIS CONDITION COULD LEAD TO AN ACCIDENT. CORRECTION: ACCELERATOR CABLE BRACKET WILL BE REPLACED WITH A REDESIGNED VERSION WHICH WILL REPOSITION THE ACCELERATOR CABLE.
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THE ADDITIONAL IN-LINE FUEL FILTER BETWEEN THE FUEL TANK AND THE FUEL PUMP MAY EXPERIENCE FUEL SEEPAGE AT THE SEAM OF THE CASING. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, LEAKED FUEL COULD IGNITE AND RESULT IN AN ENGINE FIRE. CORRECTION: FILTER WILL BE REPLACED WITH A STRAIGHT FUEL HOSE. V.I.N. RANGE: ALSO, THE FUEL HOSE ON THE ENGINE'S RIGHT SIDE, COULD, UNDER CERTAIN CLIMATIC AND DRIVING CONDITIONS, BECOME BRITTLE AND CONSEQUENTLY LEAK FUEL. CORRECTION: THE FUEL HOSE IS TO BE REPLACED WITH IMPROVED PARTS.
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ON VEHICLES WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS, THE SHIFT LEVER LOCKING PIN MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY WELDED TO THE SHIFT LEVER PAWL. DURING FORCEFUL SHIFTING, THE PIN MAY BREAK LOOSE ALLOWING THE SHIFT LEVER TO BE INADVERTENTLY MOVED FROM "D" TO "R" WITHOUT PRESSING THE RELEASE BUTTON. IF THIS OCCURS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, IT COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND VEHICLE CRASH. CORRECTION: SHIFT LOCKING PAWL WILL BE REPLACED ON AFFECTED VEHICLES.
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On certain Vanagon and Vanagon Synchro, vapors could form in the fuel system during high ambient temperature and become trapped in a fuel filter which is permanently attached inside the fuel tank. If this happens, the fuel flow may become restricted and cause the engine to stall. Engine may also stall when fuel with a higher vapor pressure (up to 14 psi) is used since the main and idle control units are programmed on the basis of fuel with lower vapor pressure. A stalling vehicle in traffic could pose a threat to traffic safety. Correction: install new tank with redesigned fuel filter as well as modified control unit.
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On certain Vanagon Synchro, out of round fuel filler neck pipe may not seat properly in fuel tank opening. This could result in fuel seepage. Also, fuel tank sending unit cover gasket may be damaged allowing fuel leakage. Both problems could result in a potential fire hazard. Correction: redesigned filler neck pipe will be installed and sending unit gasket will be replaced.
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On certain vehicles, the door latch of the passenger side sliding door may be damaged if excessive force is used for closing the door. Should this happen, the door lock mechanism will not properly engage and could disengage if the vehicle is driven over bumpy roads.
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THE SPRING WHICH HOLDS THE LATCH OF THE FRONT DOOR LOCK IN PLACE COULD BREAK. IF THIS HAPPENS, THE DOOR'S PRIMARY LOCK POSITION MAY NOT HOLD, AND THE DOOR WILL BE HELD IN PLACE ONLY BY THE SECONDARY LOCK POSITION. SINCE THE SECONDARY LOCK POSITION IS NOT DESIGNED TO HOLD THE DOOR CLOSED UNDER FORCE, THE FRONT OCCUPANTS OF THE VEHICLE WOULD BE EXPOSED TO DANGER IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT OR WHEN EXTREME FORCES ARE EXERTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE DOOR.
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On certain camper vans, the fuel expansion tanks may have been damaged during manufacturing process and as a result vehicles involved may not comply with CMVSS 105 - Evaporative Emissions.
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THE AUXILIARY INTERIOR HEATER IS EQUIPPED WITH AN OPEN EXHAUST PIPE MOUNTED DOWNWARD TO THE GROUND. IN THE EVENT THAT THE VEHICLE IS PARKED IN AN AREA WITH DRY GROUND COVERING BENEATH IT, IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE DOWNFLOW EXHAUST COULD IGNITE THE GROUND COVERING.
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