Volkswagen Vanagon 1987
Model Vanagon made in 1987 by Volkswagen got 17 consumer complains, 3 investigations there are 7 recalls as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling, equipment and fuel system, gasoline. Technical service bulletines regarding seats. The car had some investigations: structure, visibility. There were some recalls concerningequipment, fuel system, gasoline and power train. The car has one 2.1l engine.
Model 1987
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 2.1L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | 4WD | 15/15/15 | 17/20/18 | Regular | $ 950 | 15 | 860818 |
| ( 2.1L) | 4 | Automatic, 3 gears | RWD | 14/16/15 | 16/20/18 | Regular | $ 950 | 15 | 860818 |
| ( 2.1L) | 4 | Manual, 4 gears | RWD | 16/18/17 | 18/23/20 | Regular | $ 838 | 15 | 860818 |
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | ||||||||||||||||
| 93V175000 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC | from 08/01/1985 to 06/01/1991 | V (Vehicle) | 29500 | 03/04/1994 | ODI | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 10/29/1993 | 11/01/1993 | |||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will install a reinforcement plate at the connections of both the center and rear air flow ducts. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: air conditioner hose; duct; air.vehicle description: vans equipped with factory air conditioning. | |||||||||||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | ||||||||||||||||
| 88V038000 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC | from 10/01/1985 to 10/01/1986 | V (Vehicle) | 12000 | 04/21/1989 | MFR | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 03/23/1988 | 03/25/1988 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | In line fuel filter located between the fuel tank and fuel pump could seep fuel at the seam of the plastic casing. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Should seepage occur, leaking fuel can cause a risk offire in the presence of an ignition source. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | The in line fuel filter will be replaced with a straight fuel hose. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: fuel in line filter.vehicle description: van type vehicles. | |||||||||||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 87V052000 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC | from 08/01/1985 to 01/01/1987 | V (Vehicle) | 15500 | 05/29/1987 | MFR | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 04/14/1987 | 05/06/1987 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Usage of fuel with reid pressure up to 14 psi could, under high engine load and high ambient temperatures, lead to stalling. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Fuel flow could become restricted and cause the engineto stall. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Install a new fuel tank, containing a redesigned fuel filter, as well as modified control units. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: fuel tank.vehicle description: van type vehicles. | |||||||||||||||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | ||||||||||||||||
| 87V085000 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC | from 08/01/1986 to 03/01/1987 | V (Vehicle) | 1600 | 09/01/1987 | MFR | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 06/08/1987 | 06/12/1987 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Pin in shift locking pawl may not be properly welded to the pawl. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If pin separates from pawl, driver would be able to movethe shift lever during driving into any position without pressing safetyrelease button. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace shift locking pawl. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: shift locking pawl.vehicle description: van type vehicles with automatic transmissions. | |||||||||||||||
| SEATS - MID/REAR ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 87V083000 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC | from 08/01/1986 to 02/01/1987 | V (Vehicle) | 2397 | 10/09/1987 | MFR | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 06/08/1987 | 06/11/1987 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Seat brackets which anchor rearward passenger seats may not engage properly. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Seat could break loose during acceleration and causeinjury to the seat occupant. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Assure that seat brackets are properly engaged. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: rearward passenger seat.vehicle description: van type vehicles. | |||||||||||||||
| TIRES | ||||||||||||||||
| 88V076000 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC | from 04/01/1987 to 11/01/1987 | V (Vehicle) | 130 | 07/01/1988 | MFR | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 05/06/1988 | 05/13/1988 | |||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Tires could lose air, creating potential for loss ofvehicle control. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace tires as necessary. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: wheels/tires.vehicle description: van and camper type vehicles. | |||||||||||||||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | ||||||||||||||||
| 89V067000 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC | from 08/01/1987 to 12/01/1988 | V (Vehicle) | 300 | 06/08/1989 | MFR | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 05/01/1989 | 05/22/1989 | |||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Failure to return to idle position could lead to anaccident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | The present accelerator cable bracket will be replaced. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: cruise control.vehicle description: van camper type vehicle. | |||||||||||||||
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 | ||||||
| PE91050 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 02/21/1991 | 06/04/1991 | SLIDING DOOR LATCH FAILURE | ||
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||
| 10/04/1996 | |||
| Due to the design of the head gasket , the gasket is leaking, causing the vehicle to overheat. the consumer also needs to replace the water pump, consumer continued to take the vehicle to dealer and problem still occurred. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 10/04/1996 | |||
| Due to the design of the head gasket , the gasket is leaking, causing the vehicle to overheat. the consumer also needs to replace the water pump, consumer continued to take the vehicle to dealer and problem still occurred. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 12/08/1999 | 06/01/1988 | ||
| For no apparent reason while driving, consumer noticed a change in the vehicle after pulling over on the shoulder. vehicle caught fire in the engine compartment. fire was put out by the fire department. vehicle totalled. please provide any further information. *ak *yc | |||
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||
| 07/19/2001 | |||
| Recall 93 v 175 000/air condition:hose:duct:air: dealer;egc volkswagen; new hyde park,ny, phone# 516/488-2420refused to honor recall. feel free to provide any further information.*ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 08/09/2006 | 40000 | 1 | 03/01/1987 |
| I believe an agent of volkswagen falsified documents pertaining to the recall closing and repair of my father's vw van vin #wv2zb0250hh006065. recall campaign nhtsa #88v-038 and possibly 87v-052. these are presently being fixed by southtowne vw in south jordan utah to the tune of almost 3000.00 at our expense. volkswagon never sent my father, the only owner of the vehicle any recall letters, and it is obvious to me they are now fixing the recalls but charging us. they say the recalls are closed and cannot prove to me they were fixed (because they never were) i and my father were lied to about this right about the time of the recalls, by volkswagen intermountain, the dealer he purchased the vehicle from. we were told not to worry about the leaking gas, that it wasn't dangerous, when we asked them about leaking gas. they also told my father not to go above 30 rpm's which is very strange. i want an investigation done. i want either proof of the vehicle being repaired (which i know it wasn't) for free by the dealer, or our money back for the repairs currently being done. thank you for your help. i would also like to know if there have been any more complaints filed about this. *nm | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY | |||
| 08/23/2000 | 1 | 06/01/1997 | |
| Pump corrosion due to steel/aluminum interation. steel bracket clamping aluminum fuel pump caused pump corrosion to the extent that fuel leaked from pump case | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 08/17/2003 | 96000 | 1 | |
| Fuel tank leaks out of the filler neck. *ak when the engine was under high load and hot, it stalled. (fuel starvation due to restriction) the fuel kept dropping until the 3/6 level rubber grommets were changed. the when the vehicle was running under a heavy load and climbing on a hot day, it starved for fuel and lost power. *scc the consumer stated when the tank was filled, there was seepage from the filler pipe. *jb | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM - INJECTORS | |||
| 10/22/1996 | 1 | 01/01/1992 | |
| Defective fuel injection system, causing loss of power at highway speed. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - FILLER PIPE AND CAP | |||
| 08/31/1995 | 1 | ||
| Fuel filler tube failed. *sd | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 01/12/1996 | 1 | ||
| Fire occured as a result from a gasoline leak in the fuel delivery system. | |||
| POWER TRAIN | |||
| 01/26/1992 | 6 | ||
| Altered odometer. *skd | |||
| SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - RECLINER | |||
| 1 | |||
| While driving consumer was thrown out of driver's seat, even though he was thrown backwards causing minor injuries, consumer was able to hold on to the steering wheel and managed to get vehicle back under control, this has also happened with passenger seat as well. *jb | |||
| TIRES | |||
| 06/15/2011 | |||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1987 volkswagen vanagon, equipped with master craft glacier grip tires size: 185/70/ r14. the contact was driving 55 mph when the front passenger side and rear driver side wheels began shaking abnormally. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who advised the contact that the chords were detached from the tires. the manufacturer was not contacted. the tires were not repaired. the failure and the current mileages were unknown. kmj | |||
| 06/15/2011 | |||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1987 volkswagen vanagon, equipped with master craft glacier grip tires size 185 70 r14. the contact was driving 55 mph when the passenger side front and drivers side rear wheels started to shake. the dealer confirmed cords detached from the tires. the manufacturer was not contacted. the tires were not repaired. the failure and current mileages were unknown. rds | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| Owner states that the throttle sticks,and that when this happens the vehicle accelerates. driver must use clutch to slow vehicle down. this is an intermittent problem. *ak | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UT | SJ | 84095 | SOUTHTOWNE VOLKSWAGEN | 8016766401 |