Volkswagen Vanagon — Lights And Instruments
High risk
Jul 6, 1990
Model years: 1990
THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH C.M.V.S.S. 108 - LIGHTING. DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS WILL NOT OPERATE WITH THE THREE POSITION LIGHT SWITCH IN THE SECOND POSITION. CORRECTION: MAIN L
Also affects: Volkswagen Cabriolet, Volkswagen Corrado, Volkswagen Jetta, Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Transporter
Volkswagen Vanagon — Engine
High risk
Jun 2, 1989
Model years: 1987, 1988, 1989
IF THE CRUISE CONTROL IS ACTIVATED AND A PRESET SPEED IS RESUMED BY OPERATING THE "RESUME" SWITCH, THE TENSION ON THE ACCELERATOR CABLE WILL DECREASE ALLOWING THE CABLE TO SAG. AS
Volkswagen Vanagon — Fuel System
High risk
Apr 27, 1988
Model years: 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989
THE ADDITIONAL IN-LINE FUEL FILTER BETWEEN THE FUEL TANK AND THE FUEL PUMP MAY EXPERIENCE FUEL SEEPAGE AT THE SEAM OF THE CASING. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, LEAKED FUEL
Volkswagen Vanagon — Powertrain
High risk
Nov 2, 1987
Model years: 1987
ON VEHICLES WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS, THE SHIFT LEVER LOCKING PIN MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY WELDED TO THE SHIFT LEVER PAWL. DURING FORCEFUL SHIFTING, THE PIN MAY BREAK LOOSE ALL
Volkswagen Vanagon — Fuel System
High risk
Apr 29, 1987
Model years: 1986
On certain Vanagon Synchro, out of round fuel filler neck pipe may not seat properly in fuel tank opening. This could result in fuel seepage. Also, fuel tank sending unit cover gas
Volkswagen Vanagon — Fuel System
High risk
Apr 29, 1987
Model years: 1986, 1987
On certain Vanagon and Vanagon Synchro, vapors could form in the fuel system during high ambient temperature and become trapped in a fuel filter which is permanently attached insid
Volkswagen Vanagon — Structure
High risk
Nov 18, 1985
Model years: 1985
On certain vehicles, the door latch of the passenger side sliding door may be damaged if excessive force is used for closing the door. Should this happen, the door lock mechanism w
Volkswagen Vanagon — Structure
High risk
Jul 12, 1984
Model years: 1981, 1982
THE SPRING WHICH HOLDS THE LATCH OF THE FRONT DOOR LOCK IN PLACE COULD BREAK. IF THIS HAPPENS, THE DOOR'S PRIMARY LOCK POSITION MAY NOT HOLD, AND THE DOOR WILL BE HELD IN PLACE ONL
Volkswagen Vanagon — Emissions
High risk
Jul 15, 1981
Model years: 1981
On certain camper vans, the fuel expansion tanks may have been damaged during manufacturing process and as a result vehicles involved may not comply with CMVSS 105 - Evaporative Em