How many recalls does the 1985 Volkswagen Vanagon have?

The 1985 Volkswagen Vanagon has 2 known safety recalls. None are classified as critical.

Are Volkswagen Vanagon recalls free to fix?

Yes, all manufacturer safety recalls are repaired free of charge at authorized Volkswagen dealers. Contact your local dealer with your VIN to schedule service.

How do I check if my specific 1985 Volkswagen Vanagon is affected?

Enter your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) on the Cardog app or contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer. They can verify if your specific vehicle is affected by any recalls.

1985 Volkswagen Vanagon

Safety Recalls & Notices

We found 2 safety recalls for the 1985 Volkswagen Vanagon. Recalls are sourced from both NHTSA (US) and Transport Canada databases. Contact your authorized Volkswagen dealer to schedule free repairs.

Total

safety notices

Units

vehicles affected

Recent

Dec 2, 1985

last notice date

Summary

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.

Campaign ID:1985125

Units Affected:1

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Summary

THE LATCH OF THE PASSENGER SIDE SLIDING DOOR MAY BECOME DAMAGED IF EXCESSIVE FORCE IS USED TO CLOSE THE DOOR. THE DAMAGED DOOR LOCK MECHANISM WILL NOT PROPERLY ENGAGE AND THE DOOR COULD OPEN IF VEHICLE IS DRIVEN OVER BUMPY ROADS. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IF THIS OCCURS THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT A PASSENGER COULD FALL OUT CAUSING INJURY OR DEATH.

Campaign ID:16173

Component:LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH