1986 Volkswagen Vanagon Recalls

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 93V175000
Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Manufactured Begin Date: August 1st, 1985
Manufactured End Date: June 1st, 1991
Date of Owner Notification: March 4th, 1994

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.

Recall Notes:
SYSTEM: AIR CONDITIONER HOSE; DUCT; AIR.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: VANS EQUIPPED WITH FACTORY AIR CONDITIONING.

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 88V038000
Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Manufactured Begin Date: October 1st, 1985
Manufactured End Date: October 1st, 1986
Date of Owner Notification: April 21st, 1989

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.

Recall Notes:
SYSTEM: FUEL IN LINE FILTER.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: VAN TYPE VEHICLES.

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 87V051000
Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Manufactured Begin Date: August 1st, 1985
Manufactured End Date: July 1st, 1986
Date of Owner Notification: December 10th, 1987

Defect Summary:
FUEL TANK FILLER NECK PIPE MAY NOT SEAT PROPERLY IN THE FUEL TANK OPENING. ALSO, THE SENDING UNIT COVER MAY BE DEFORMED.

Consequence Summary:
FUEL COULD ESCAPE, CREATING THE POTENTIAL FOR A FIRE.

Corrective Summary:
INSTALL A REDESIGNED FILLER NECK PIPE AND REPLACE THE SENDING UNIT GASKET.

Recall Notes:
SYSTEM: FUEL TANK.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: VAN TYPE VEHICLES.

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 87V052000
Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Manufactured Begin Date: August 1st, 1985
Manufactured End Date: January 1st, 1987
Date of Owner Notification: May 29th, 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.

Recall Notes:
SYSTEM: FUEL TANK.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: VAN TYPE VEHICLES.