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.
- 1980 Volkswagen Vanagon0 complaints
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.