1993 Volkswagen Eurovan Recalls

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 1993 Volkswagen Eurovan. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 00V039000Feb 15, 200011,400 vehicles potentially affected
  Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
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  Reported issue: Vehicle description: mini vans. The connecting ends of the fuel feed and return hoses in the engine compartment can "settle" over time which could cause the fastening clamps to lose their tight fit and permit fuel to seep out at the hose connection.

  Possible consequence: Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel feed and return hoses.

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• 94V058000Apr 4, 19948,350 vehicles potentially affected
  Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar
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  Reported issue: These steering wheels and include a universal joint which is attached to steering shafts and secured by locking bolts. The universal joint's upper locking bolt was not sufficiently torqued during manufacture, and can eventually loosen.

  Possible consequence: If the upper locking bolt holding the steering assembly's universal joint loosens, it can render the steering system inoperative and cause an accident.

  Remedy: Dealers will remove the present universal upper locking bolt, install a new one, and torque it to specifications.

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• 93V138000Sep 3, 19932,400 vehicles potentially affected
  Parking brake › Conventional › Mechanical
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  Reported issue: The handle of the emergency brake contains a torsion spring which is designed to ensure that the locking mechanism remains firmly engaged upon application of the emergency brake. Some of these springs may have been improperly installed.

  Possible consequence: An improperly installed spring can cause the emergencybrake to release. If the vehicle is not properly secured, it could set itselfin motion and cause an accident.

  Remedy: Dealers will install a longer tension spring to provide sufficient tension.

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NHTSA investigations

• SQ99023Fuel line leak in engine compartmentClosed · Oct 7, 1999

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