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1981 VOLKSWAGEN VANAGON

2 recalls, 2 complaints - 1 TSBs

84V084000 Jul 10, 1984
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Defect Description
SPRING, WHICH HOLDS THE LATCH ON THE FRONT DOOR LOCKS, MAY BREAK AND DOOR MAY OPEN UNEXPECTEDLY.
Remedy
SPRINGS WILL BE REPLACED ON ALL AFFECTED LOCKS WITHOUT CHARGE.
16,000 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
81V076000 Jun 23, 1981
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:SLIDE-IN CAMPER
Defect Description
DURING VEHICLE OPERATION, THE POP TOP COULD LOOSEN FROM ITS ANCHOR DUE TO WIND PRESSURE. IT COULD OPEN AND SEPARATE ENTIRELY FROM THE VEHICLE.
Remedy
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, MODIFY ANCHORAGES TO MAKE SURE POP TOP WILL BE SECURED UNDER NORMAL OPERATING CONDITIONS.
92 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: COUNTRY HOMES CAMPER CO.

Complaint Statistics

2 total complaints 1 fires

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM Aug 13, 2002
Incident date: Jun 29, 2002
CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE APPROACHING A STOP SIGN, A BIG CLOUD OF SMOKE WAS COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE, WHEN LIFTING THE COVER TO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, CONSUMER COULD SEE IT BURNING WITH A BRIGHT WHITE FLAME, CONSUMER STATES THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE WAS DUE TO A FAULTY FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM... Read more
Fire
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY Aug 5, 1998
WHEN DRIVING OVER A PUDDLE OF WATER, WATER GETS TRAPPED ON TOP OF FUEL TANK, CAUSING TANK TO RUST, RESULTING IN A FUEL LEAKAGE. PLEASE PROVIDE DETAILS. *AK

Technical Service Bulletins, 1981 VOLKSWAGEN VANAGON

1 manufacturer communications from 1 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
220000 SEATS1
0101 Jun 12, 2001
220000 SEATS
SUBJECT REGARDING LATCH SYSTEM LOWER ANCHORS AND TETHERS FOR CHILDREN, INSTALLING / RETROFITTING. *TT

NHTSA Safety Investigations, VOLKSWAGEN VANAGON

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

PE93043 Opened: May 5, 1993 , Closed: Oct 29, 1993
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1984
OVERHEAD A/C SEPARATION
There is no summary currently available
EA91026 Opened: Jun 4, 1991 , Closed: Jan 27, 1992
EA, Closed , Model Year: 1985
SLIDING DOOR LATCH FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
PE91050 Opened: Feb 21, 1991 , Closed: Jun 4, 1991
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1986
SLIDING DOOR LATCH FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
PE90024 Opened: Dec 4, 1989 , Closed: Feb 20, 1990
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1981
FUEL LEAK, EVAPORATIVE VNT
There is no summary currently available

VOLKSWAGEN VANAGON - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the VOLKSWAGEN VANAGON across all model years (1980, 1991).

28 Total Recalls
57 Total Complaints
4 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
12 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

VOLKSWAGEN VANAGON - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
1991 2 9 View
1990 2 16 View
1989 2 0 View
1988 4 4 View
1987 7 14 View
1986 4 9 View
1985 1 1 View
1984 0 2 View
1982 1 0 View
1981 (current) 2 2
1980 3 0 View

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