1988 VOLKSWAGEN VANAGON
4 recalls, 4 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.
89V067000 May 1, 1989
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
FAILURE TO RETURN TO IDLE POSITION COULD LEAD TO ANACCIDENT.
Remedy
THE PRESENT ACCELERATOR CABLE BRACKET WILL BE REPLACED.
88V076000 May 6, 1988
TIRES
Defect Description
DUE TO IMPROPER MOUNTING PROCESS, SEMPERIT TIRES 20570R14 MOUNTED ON ALLOY WHEEL SIZE 6J X 14 COULD EXPERIENCE TINY CRACKS IN THE BEAD AREA.
Consequence
TIRES COULD LOSE AIR, CREATING POTENTIAL FOR LOSS OFVEHICLE CONTROL.
Remedy
REPLACE TIRES AS NECESSARY.
88V056000 Apr 5, 1988
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT
Defect Description
IMPROPER JACK FURNISHED WITH VEHICLES.
Consequence
THE JACK MAY NOT REACH FAR ENOUGH INTO THE JACKETSPROVIDED ON BOTH SIDED OF THE VEHICLE. IF THE IMPROPER JACK IS USED, IT COULDSLIP AND POSSIBLY INJURE A PERSON STANDING TOO CLOSE TO THE VEHICLE.
Remedy
REPLACE JACK WITH THE PROPER TYPE FOR VEHICLE.
Complaint Statistics
4 total complaints
2 fires
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 2 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 1 |
| STRUCTURE | 1 |
STRUCTURE
Jun 27, 2023
Incident date: Jun 26, 2023
The contact owns a 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLB250. The contact stated while opening the trunk of the vehicle, the rear spoiler detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the rear spoiler needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact rela... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Apr 5, 1999
Incident date: Feb 1, 1999
THE FUEL WAS LEAKING FROM THE GAS LINES ONTO THE EXHAUST. COULD HAVE CAUSED A POTENTIAL FIRE. HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALER, DETERMINED PROBLEM TO BE A LOOSE HOSE CLAMP, WHICH WAS REPAIRED BY REPOSITIONING AND TIGHTENING. *AK.ET.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Jan 23, 1996
Incident date: Aug 26, 1995
CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AND TRUCK CAUGHT ON FIRE . TT
Fire
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Jan 23, 1996
Incident date: Aug 26, 1995
CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AND TRUCK CAUGHT ON FIRE . TT
Fire
Technical Service Bulletins, 1988 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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