1986 Volkswagen Vanagon Recalls

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 1986 Volkswagen Vanagon. 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.

• 93V175000Oct 29, 199329,500 vehicles potentially affected
  Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner
  Covers: Volkswagen Vanagon 1986–1991

  Reported issue: The plastic material of the center air flow duct, which is fastened by two mounting screws to the ceiling of the passenger compartment, can crack and eventually break.

  Possible consequence: If the plastic breaks where it is held at the twomounting screws, the center air flow duct can separate from its supports andcause injury to the passengers sitting in the center seat of the vehicle.

  Remedy: Dealers will install a reinforcement plate at the connections of both the center and rear air flow ducts.

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• 88V038000Mar 23, 198812,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump
  Covers: Volkswagen Vanagon 1986–1987, Camper 1986–1987

  Reported issue: In line fuel filter located between the fuel tank and fuel pump could seep fuel at the seam of the plastic casing.

  Possible consequence: Should seepage occur, leaking fuel can cause a risk offire in the presence of an ignition source.

  Remedy: The in line fuel filter will be replaced with a straight fuel hose.

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• 87V051000Apr 14, 1987339 vehicles potentially affected
  Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Filler pipe and cap
  Covers: Volkswagen Vanagon 1986

  Reported issue: Fuel tank filler neck pipe may not seat properly in the fuel tank opening. Also, the sending unit cover may be deformed.

  Possible consequence: Fuel could escape, creating the potential for a fire.

  Remedy: Install a redesigned filler neck pipe and replace the sending unit gasket.

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• 87V052000Apr 14, 198715,500 vehicles potentially affected
  Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
  Covers: Volkswagen Vanagon 1986–1987, Camper 1986–1987

  Reported issue: Usage of fuel with reid pressure up to 14 psi could, under high engine load and high ambient temperatures, lead to stalling.

  Possible consequence: Fuel flow could become restricted and cause the engineto stall.

  Remedy: Install a new fuel tank, containing a redesigned fuel filter, as well as modified control units.

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NHTSA investigations

• PE93043Overhead a/c separationClosed · May 5, 1993
• EA91026Sliding door latch failureClosed · Jun 4, 1991
• PE91050Sliding door latch failureClosed · Feb 21, 1991
• PE90024Fuel leak, evaporative vntClosed · Dec 4, 1989

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