Volkswagen Quantum 1986

Model Quantum made in 1986 by Volkswagen got 2 investigations as well as 1 recall. The car had some investigations: vehicle speed control and visibility. There was one recall concerning vehicle speed control . The car has 2 modeles with engines 2.2l and 1.8l.

Model 1986

Engine [L]CylindersTransmissionDriveEstimate MPG (city/highway/combined)Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined)FuelFuel costClassRelease date
( 2.2L) 5Automatic, 3 gearsFWD18/22/2020/29/23Regular$ 9384850828
( 2.2L) 5Manual, 5 gearsFWD19/24/2121/31/25Regular$ 8924850828
( 2.2L) 5Manual, 5 gears4WD17/21/1919/27/22Regular$ 9867851231
( 1.8L) 4Automatic, 3 gearsFWD22/25/2324/32/27Regular$ 8167850829
( 1.8L) 4Manual, 5 gearsFWD25/31/2728/40/32Regular$ 6947850829
( 2.2L) 5Automatic, 3 gearsFWD18/22/2020/28/23Regular$ 9387860212
( 2.2L) 5Manual, 5 gearsFWD19/23/2121/30/24Regular$ 8927860212

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
87V069000VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INCfrom 10/01/1984 to 02/01/1986V (Vehicle)2500007/24/1987ODIVOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC05/18/198705/26/1987
Defect SummaryExcessive wear of idle stabilizer could cause idle fluctuations.
Consequence SummaryIdle fluctuations could result in unsatisfactorydriveability.
Corrective SummaryReplace idle stabilizer.
NotesSystem: idle stabilizer.vehicle description: passenger cars (5-cylinder) equipped with automatictransmission.

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES
DP87002VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC10/30/198606/05/19871979-86 AUDI 4000 SUDDEN ACCELERATION
 1979-86 audi 4000 sudden acceleration
VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM
EA91054VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC12/09/199106/12/1992HEATER CORE FAILURE92V050000
 There is no summary currently available