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Recall campaign80V080000

Recall 80V080000: 1980 Volkswagen Vanagon

Visibility › Defroster/defogger/hvac system
Report received
Jun 25, 1980
Manufacturer
Volkswagen of america,inc
Potentially affected
2,287vehicles
Model years
1980

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

The auxiliary heater"s exhaust pipe is mounted in a downward position toward the ground.

Remedy

Dealer will remove the existing pipe and install a modified pipe with a shield over the end, without charge to owner.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.