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.
- 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.