1987 Volkswagen Vanagon Recalls

NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for the 1987 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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• 89V067000May 1, 1989300 vehicles potentially affected
  Vehicle speed control
  Covers: Volkswagen Vanagon 1987–1989, Camper 1987–1989

  Reported issue: When using the cruise control the accelerator cable tension may allow the cable to sag and become entangled with the water pipe bracket impeding its return to idle position.

  Possible consequence: Failure to return to idle position could lead to anaccident.

  Remedy: The present accelerator cable bracket will be replaced.

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• 88V076000May 6, 1988130 vehicles potentially affected
  Tires
  Covers: Volkswagen Vanagon 1987–1988, Camper 1987–1988

  Reported issue: Due to improper mounting process, semperit tires 20570r14 mounted on alloy wheel size 6j x 14 could experience tiny cracks in the bead area.

  Possible consequence: Tires could lose air, creating potential for loss ofvehicle control.

  Remedy: Replace tires as necessary.

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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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• 87V083000Jun 8, 19872,397 vehicles potentially affected
  Seats › Mid/rear assembly
  Covers: Volkswagen Vanagon 1987

  Reported issue: 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.

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• 87V085000Jun 8, 19871,600 vehicles potentially affected
  Power train › Automatic transmission
  Covers: Volkswagen Vanagon 1987

  Reported issue: 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.

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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

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