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Recall campaign87V085000

Recall 87V085000: 1987 Volkswagen Vanagon

Power train › Automatic transmission
Report received
Jun 8, 1987
Manufacturer
Volkswagen of america,inc
Potentially affected
1,600vehicles
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

Pin in shift locking pawl may not be properly welded to the pawl.

Possible consequence

If pin separates from pawl, driver would be able to movethe shift lever during driving into any position without pressing safetyrelease button.

Remedy

Replace shift locking pawl.

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.