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.
- 1987 Volkswagen Vanagon13 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.