Volkswagen Vanagon 1989
Model Vanagon made in 1989 by Volkswagen got 2 investigations there are 2 recalls as well as 1 service bulletin. Technical service bulletines regarding seats. The car had some investigations: structure, visibility. There were some recalls concerningequipment, vehicle speed control. The car has one 2.1l engine.
Model 1989
| 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 | $ 891 | 15 | 880706 |
| ( 2.1L) | 4 | Automatic, 3 gears | RWD | 17/18/17 | 18/22/20 | Regular | $ 838 | 15 | 880706 |
| ( 2.1L) | 4 | Manual, 4 gears | RWD | 18/19/19 | 20/25/22 | Regular | $ 750 | 15 | 880706 |
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. | |||||||||||||||
| 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 | ||||||
| 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 | ||||||