Volkswagen Vanagon 1985
Model Vanagon made in 1985 by Volkswagen got 1 consumer complain, 3 investigations there is 1 recall as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference to electrical system. . Technical service bulletines regarding seats. The car had some investigations: structure, vehicle speed control and visibility. There was one recall concerning latches/locks/linkages . The car has one engine.
Model 1985
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Automatic, 3 gears | RWD | 16/19/17 | 18/24/20 | Regular | $ 1102 | 15 | 84 831 | |
| 4 | Manual, 4 gears | RWD | 18/20/19 | 20/25/22 | Regular | $ 986 | 15 | 84 831 | |
| 4 | Automatic, 3 gears | RWD | 15/18/16 | 17/23/19 | Regular | $ 1172 | 15 | 84 831 | |
| 4 | Manual, 4 gears | RWD | 17/19/18 | 19/25/21 | Regular | $ 1042 | 15 | 84 831 |
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - DOORS - LATCH | ||||||||||||||||
| 85V152000 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC | from 07/01/1984 to 05/01/1985 | V (Vehicle) | 18328 | 11/15/1985 | MFR | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 11/19/1985 | 12/02/1985 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The latch of the passenger side sliding door may become damaged if excessive force is used to close the door. the damaged door lock mechanism will not properly engage and the door could open if vehicle is driven over bumpy roads. consequence of defect: if this occurs there is a possibility that a passenger could fall out causing injury or death. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Modify the sliding door lock assembly so door will properly engage. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: door lock. vehicle description: van-type wagon and campers. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEATS | |||||
| 0101 | 06/12/2001 | 621613 | Subject regarding latch system lower anchors and tethers for children, installing / retrofitting. *tt | 09/27/2001 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE | ||||||
| EA91026 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 06/04/1991 | 01/27/1992 | SLIDING DOOR LATCH FAILURE | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES | ||||||
| PE90024 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 12/04/1989 | 02/20/1990 | FUEL LEAK, EVAPORATIVE VNT | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM | ||||||
| PE93043 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 05/05/1993 | 10/29/1993 | OVERHEAD A/C SEPARATION | 93V175000 | |
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | |||
| 12/02/2000 | 1 | 10/19/1998 | |
| Vehicle experienced a fire from under dash next to fuse box. *ak the consumer believes the electrical fire must have unknown cause and should not be considered normal for aging vehicles. *yh | |||