| Auto Recall Date: |
MAY 06, 1988 |
| Vehicle Component: |
TIRES |
| Model Affected |
VANAGON |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
130
Recall Details
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Auto Recall Date:
MAY 06, 1988
Vehicle Component:
TIRES
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
130
Model Affected
1988 VOLKSWAGEN VANAGON
1988 Volkswagen Vanagon Defect Summary:
DUE TO IMPROPER MOUNTING PROCESS, SEMPERIT TIRES 20570R14 MOUNTED ON ALLOY WHEEL SIZE 6J X 14 COULD EXPERIENCE TINY CRACKS IN THE BEAD AREA.
Defect Consequence:
TIRES COULD LOSE AIR, CREATING POTENTIAL FOR LOSS OFVEHICLE CONTROL.
Remedy:
REPLACE TIRES AS NECESSARY.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
130
Notes:
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
| Auto Recall Date: |
OCT 29, 1993 |
| Vehicle Component: |
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AIR CONDITIONER |
| Model Affected |
VANAGON |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
29500
Recall Details
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Auto Recall Date:
OCT 29, 1993
Vehicle Component:
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AIR CONDITIONER
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
29500
Model Affected
1988 VOLKSWAGEN VANAGON
1988 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
| Auto Recall Date: |
APR 05, 1988 |
| Vehicle Component: |
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:JACKS |
| Model Affected |
VANAGON |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
600
Recall Details
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Auto Recall Date:
APR 05, 1988
Vehicle Component:
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:JACKS
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
600
Model Affected
1988 VOLKSWAGEN VANAGON
1988 Volkswagen Vanagon Defect Summary:
IMPROPER JACK FURNISHED WITH VEHICLES.
Defect Consequence:
THE JACK MAY NOT REACH FAR ENOUGH INTO THE JACKETSPROVIDED ON BOTH SIDED OF THE VEHICLE. IF THE IMPROPER JACK IS USED, IT COULDSLIP AND POSSIBLY INJURE A PERSON STANDING TOO CLOSE TO THE VEHICLE.
Remedy:
REPLACE JACK WITH THE PROPER TYPE FOR VEHICLE.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
600
Notes:
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
| Auto Recall Date: |
MAY 01, 1989 |
| Vehicle Component: |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Model Affected |
VANAGON |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
300
Recall Details
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Auto Recall Date:
MAY 01, 1989
Vehicle Component:
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
300
Model Affected
1988 VOLKSWAGEN VANAGON
1988 Volkswagen Vanagon Defect Summary:
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.
Defect Consequence:
FAILURE TO RETURN TO IDLE POSITION COULD LEAD TO ANACCIDENT.
Remedy:
THE PRESENT ACCELERATOR CABLE BRACKET WILL BE REPLACED.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
300
Notes:
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC