Volkswagen Vanagon 1988
Model Vanagon made in 1988 by Volkswagen got 3 consumer complains, 3 investigations there are 4 recalls as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference to fuel system, gasoline. . Technical service bulletines regarding seats. The car had some investigations: structure, visibility. There were some recalls concerningequipment, tires and vehicle speed control. The car has one 2.1l engine.
Model 1988
| 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 | 16/16/16 | 17/20/19 | Regular | $ 938 | 15 | 871223 |
| ( 2.1L) | 4 | Automatic, 3 gears | RWD | 16/17/16 | 17/22/19 | Regular | $ 938 | 15 | 871223 |
| ( 2.1L) | 4 | Manual, 4 gears | RWD | 18/19/18 | 20/24/21 | Regular | $ 834 | 15 | 871223 |
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. | |||||||||||||||
| EQUIPMENT - MECHANICAL - JACKS | ||||||||||||||||
| 88V056000 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC | from 07/01/1987 to 03/01/1988 | V (Vehicle) | 600 | 07/15/1988 | MFR | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 04/05/1988 | 04/12/1988 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Improper jack furnished with vehicles. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace jack with the proper type for vehicle. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: additional equipment.vehicle description: van | |||||||||||||||
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 08/26/1995 | |||
| Consumer was driving and truck caught on fire . tt | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 02/01/1999 | 11 | 01/01/1992 | |
| The fuel was leaking from the gas lines onto the exhaust. could have caused a potential fire. had vehicle towed to dealer, determined problem to be a loose hose clamp, which was repaired by repositioning and tightening. *ak.et. | |||