'88 VW Vanagon Recalls
| Recall Date: |
MAY 06, 1988 |
| Component: |
TIRES |
| Model Affected: |
VANAGON |
| Potential Units Affected: |
130
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
MAY 06, 1988
Model Affected:
1988 VOLKSWAGEN VANAGON
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:
TIRES COULD LOSE AIR, CREATING POTENTIAL FOR LOSS OFVEHICLE CONTROL.
Remedy:
REPLACE TIRES AS NECESSARY.
Potential Units Affected:
130
Notes:
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
| Recall Date: |
OCT 29, 1993 |
| Component: |
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AIR CONDITIONER |
| Model Affected: |
VANAGON |
| Potential Units Affected: |
29500
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
OCT 29, 1993
Model Affected:
1988 VOLKSWAGEN VANAGON
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:
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.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REINFORCEMENT PLATE AT THE CONNECTIONS OF BOTH THE CENTER AND REAR AIR FLOW DUCTS.
Potential Units Affected:
29500
Notes:
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
| Recall Date: |
APR 05, 1988 |
| Component: |
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:JACKS |
| Model Affected: |
VANAGON |
| Potential Units Affected: |
600
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
APR 05, 1988
Model Affected:
1988 VOLKSWAGEN VANAGON
Summary:
IMPROPER JACK FURNISHED WITH VEHICLES.
Consequence:
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.
Remedy:
REPLACE JACK WITH THE PROPER TYPE FOR VEHICLE.
Potential Units Affected:
600
Notes:
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
| Recall Date: |
MAY 01, 1989 |
| Component: |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Model Affected: |
VANAGON |
| Potential Units Affected: |
300
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
MAY 01, 1989
Model Affected:
1988 VOLKSWAGEN VANAGON
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:
FAILURE TO RETURN TO IDLE POSITION COULD LEAD TO ANACCIDENT.
Remedy:
THE PRESENT ACCELERATOR CABLE BRACKET WILL BE REPLACED.
Potential Units Affected:
300
Notes:
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC