1986 Volkswagen Vanagon

1986 Volkswagen Vanagon Recalls

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1986 Volkswagen Vanagon Recalls

1986 VOLKSWAGEN VANAGON Recall ID from NHTSA: 87V051000
Auto Recall Date:
APR 14, 1987

Vehicle Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 339
Model Affected
1986 VOLKSWAGEN VANAGON

1986 Volkswagen Vanagon Defect Summary:
FUEL TANK FILLER NECK PIPE MAY NOT SEAT PROPERLY IN THE FUEL TANK OPENING. ALSO, THE SENDING UNIT COVER MAY BE DEFORMED.

Defect Consequence:
FUEL COULD ESCAPE, CREATING THE POTENTIAL FOR A FIRE.

Remedy:
INSTALL A REDESIGNED FILLER NECK PIPE AND REPLACE THE SENDING UNIT GASKET.

Estimated Vehicles Affected:
339

Notes:
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
1986 VOLKSWAGEN VANAGON Recall ID from NHTSA: 87V052000
Auto Recall Date:
APR 14, 1987

Vehicle Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 15500
Model Affected
1986 VOLKSWAGEN VANAGON

1986 Volkswagen Vanagon Defect Summary:
USAGE OF FUEL WITH REID PRESSURE UP TO 14 PSI COULD, UNDER HIGH ENGINE LOAD AND HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURES, LEAD TO STALLING.

Defect 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.

Estimated Vehicles Affected:
15500

Notes:
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
1986 VOLKSWAGEN VANAGON Recall ID from NHTSA: 93V175000
Auto Recall Date:
OCT 29, 1993

Vehicle Component: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AIR CONDITIONER
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 29500
Model Affected
1986 VOLKSWAGEN VANAGON

1986 Volkswagen Vanagon Defect Summary:
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.

Defect 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.

Estimated Vehicles Affected:
29500

Notes:
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
1986 VOLKSWAGEN VANAGON Recall ID from NHTSA: 88V038000
Auto Recall Date:
MAR 23, 1988

Vehicle Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 12000
Model Affected
1986 VOLKSWAGEN VANAGON

1986 Volkswagen Vanagon Defect Summary:
IN LINE FUEL FILTER LOCATED BETWEEN THE FUEL TANK AND FUEL PUMP COULD SEEP FUEL AT THE SEAM OF THE PLASTIC CASING.

Defect 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.

Estimated Vehicles Affected:
12000

Notes:
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
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