1986 VOLKSWAGEN VANAGON
4 recalls, 9 complaints - 1 TSBs
93V175000 Oct 29, 1993
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
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.
88V038000 Mar 23, 1988
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Defect Description
IN LINE FUEL FILTER LOCATED BETWEEN THE FUEL TANK AND FUEL PUMP COULD SEEP FUEL AT THE SEAM OF THE PLASTIC CASING.
Consequence
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.
87V052000 Apr 14, 1987
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
USAGE OF FUEL WITH REID PRESSURE UP TO 14 PSI COULD, UNDER HIGH ENGINE LOAD AND HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURES, LEAD TO STALLING.
Consequence
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.
87V051000 Apr 14, 1987
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
Defect Description
FUEL TANK FILLER NECK PIPE MAY NOT SEAT PROPERLY IN THE FUEL TANK OPENING. ALSO, THE SENDING UNIT COVER MAY BE DEFORMED.
Consequence
FUEL COULD ESCAPE, CREATING THE POTENTIAL FOR A FIRE.
Remedy
INSTALL A REDESIGNED FILLER NECK PIPE AND REPLACE THE SENDING UNIT GASKET.
Complaint Statistics
9 total complaints
4 fires
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 2 |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 2 |
| EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 1 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 1 |
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
May 23, 2003
Incident date: May 23, 2003
THE CONSUMERS VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SYMPTOMS OF RECALL #93-V-175-000 WHICH WAS RELATED TO THE PLASTIC MATERIAL OF THE CENTER AIR FLOW DUCT WHICH COULD CRACK AND EVENTUALLY BREAK. . *NLM *TS. THE RECALL WORK WAS PERFORMED BY THE DEALER. WHILE MAJOR SERVICE WAS BEING PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE, THE CON... Read more
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Feb 12, 2002
WHILE TRAVELING AND WITHOUT ANY INDICATION AIR CONDITIONER VENT FAILED ON DRIVER'S HEAD. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
May 21, 2001
Incident date: May 1, 2001
SHOULDER BELT BUCKLE ATTACHMENTS IN LAST ROW OF SEATS FAIL TO RELEASE BELT, WHICH DOES NOT ALLOW CONSUMER TO EXIT VEHICLE FREELY. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ATTACHMENTS.*AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Dec 30, 1999
VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE POSSIBLE DUE TO FUEL LEAK IN A RUBBER HOSE THAT CONNECTS THE FUEL RAIL TO THE INJECTORS.
Fire
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Dec 28, 1999
Incident date: Dec 27, 1998
NO SUMMARY PROVIDED BY CONSUMER
Fire
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
Dec 28, 1999
Incident date: Dec 27, 1998
NO SUMMARY PROVIDED BY CONSUMER
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Jan 15, 1997
Incident date: Jan 10, 1997
WHILE DRIVING ENGINE STOPPED ON ITS OWN, TRIED TO RESTART, SMOKE STARTED COMING FROM REAR, MOMENTARILY FLAMES WERE EMERGING FROM BACK OF VEHICLE, VEHICLE LITERALLY EXPLODED, FIRE DEPT RESPONDED, VEHICLE TOTALED, CAUSE UNKOWN, AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION. *AK
Fire
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Aug 2, 1995
ONCE CAMPER POPS UP OUT OF LEDGE AND CONSUMER LAYED ON IT THEN WHEN HE TRIED TO GET DOWN THE BED COLLAPSED. TT
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Apr 10, 1995
Incident date: Apr 10, 1995
FUEL TANK FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO JERK/STALL PRIOR TO/AFTER RECALL REPAIRS (87V-052). *AK
Technical Service Bulletins, 1986 VOLKSWAGEN VANAGON
1 manufacturer communications from 1 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 220000 SEATS | 1 |
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
OVERHEAD A/C SEPARATION
There is no summary currently available
EA91026
Opened: Jun 4, 1991 , Closed: Jan 27, 1992
SLIDING DOOR LATCH FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
PE91050
Opened: Feb 21, 1991 , Closed: Jun 4, 1991
SLIDING DOOR LATCH FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
PE90024
Opened: Dec 4, 1989 , Closed: Feb 20, 1990
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
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