1987 Volkswagen Vanagon

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VANAGON

• Recall name: EQUIPMENT:AIR CONDITIONER

  Recall number: 93V175000

  Recall date: 11/01/1993

  Problem 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.

  Corrective Action: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REINFORCEMENT PLATE AT THE CONNECTIONS OF BOTH THE CENTER AND REAR AIR FLOW DUCTS.

  The manufacturer first notified owners of this recall on 03/04/1994.

  This recall affects vehicles manufactured between 08/01/1985 and 06/01/1991.

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• Recall name: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AIR CONDITIONER

  Recall number: 93V175000

  Recall date: 11/01/1993

  Problem 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.

  Corrective Action: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REINFORCEMENT PLATE AT THE CONNECTIONS OF BOTH THE CENTER AND REAR AIR FLOW DUCTS.

  The manufacturer first notified owners of this recall on 03/04/1994.

  This recall affects vehicles manufactured between 08/01/1985 and 06/01/1991.

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• Recall name: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

  Recall number: 89V067000

  Recall date: 05/22/1989

  Problem 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.

  Corrective Action: THE PRESENT ACCELERATOR CABLE BRACKET WILL BE REPLACED.

  The manufacturer first notified owners of this recall on 06/08/1989.

  This recall affects vehicles manufactured between 08/01/1987 and 12/01/1988.

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• Recall name: TIRES

  Recall number: 88V076000

  Recall date: 05/13/1988

  Problem 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.

  Corrective Action: REPLACE TIRES AS NECESSARY.

  The manufacturer first notified owners of this recall on 07/01/1988.

  This recall affects vehicles manufactured between 04/01/1987 and 11/01/1987.

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• Recall name: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

  Recall number: 88V038000

  Recall date: 03/25/1988

  Problem Summary: IN LINE FUEL FILTER LOCATED BETWEEN THE FUEL TANK AND FUEL PUMP COULD SEEP FUEL AT THE SEAM OF THE PLASTIC CASING.

  Consequence: SHOULD SEEPAGE OCCUR, LEAKING FUEL CAN CAUSE A RISK OFFIRE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE.

  Corrective Action: THE IN LINE FUEL FILTER WILL BE REPLACED WITH A STRAIGHT FUEL HOSE.

  The manufacturer first notified owners of this recall on 04/21/1989.

  This recall affects vehicles manufactured between 10/01/1985 and 10/01/1986.

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• Recall name: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

  Recall number: 87V085000

  Recall date: 06/12/1987

  Problem Summary: PIN IN SHIFT LOCKING PAWL MAY NOT BE PROPERLY WELDED TO THE PAWL.

  Consequence: IF PIN SEPARATES FROM PAWL, DRIVER WOULD BE ABLE TO MOVETHE SHIFT LEVER DURING DRIVING INTO ANY POSITION WITHOUT PRESSING SAFETYRELEASE BUTTON.

  Corrective Action: REPLACE SHIFT LOCKING PAWL.

  The manufacturer first notified owners of this recall on 09/01/1987.

  This recall affects vehicles manufactured between 08/01/1986 and 03/01/1987.

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• Recall name: SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY

  Recall number: 87V083000

  Recall date: 06/11/1987

  Problem Summary: SEAT BRACKETS WHICH ANCHOR REARWARD PASSENGER SEATS MAY NOT ENGAGE PROPERLY.

  Consequence: SEAT COULD BREAK LOOSE DURING ACCELERATION AND CAUSEINJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT.

  Corrective Action: ASSURE THAT SEAT BRACKETS ARE PROPERLY ENGAGED.

  The manufacturer first notified owners of this recall on 10/09/1987.

  This recall affects vehicles manufactured between 08/01/1986 and 02/01/1987.

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• Recall name: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

  Recall number: 87V052000

  Recall date: 05/06/1987

  Problem Summary: USAGE OF FUEL WITH REID PRESSURE UP TO 14 PSI COULD, UNDER HIGH ENGINE LOAD AND HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURES, LEAD TO STALLING.

  Consequence: FUEL FLOW COULD BECOME RESTRICTED AND CAUSE THE ENGINETO STALL.

  Corrective Action: INSTALL A NEW FUEL TANK, CONTAINING A REDESIGNED FUEL FILTER, AS WELL AS MODIFIED CONTROL UNITS.

  The manufacturer first notified owners of this recall on 05/29/1987.

  This recall affects vehicles manufactured between 08/01/1985 and 01/01/1987.