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Recall campaign87V083000

Recall 87V083000: 1987 Volkswagen Vanagon

Seats › Mid/rear assembly
Report received
Jun 8, 1987
Manufacturer
Volkswagen of america,inc
Potentially affected
2,397vehicles
Model years
1987

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

Seat brackets which anchor rearward passenger seats may not engage properly.

Possible consequence

Seat could break loose during acceleration and causeinjury to the seat occupant.

Remedy

Assure that seat brackets are properly engaged.

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.