NHTSA recall 87V085000
Power train › Automatic transmission
Volkswagen Vanagon
Reported Jun 8, 19871,600 vehicles affectedVOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INCBuilt Aug 1, 1986 – Mar 1, 1987
The defect
Pin in shift locking pawl may not be properly welded to the pawl.
The risk
If pin separates from pawl, driver would be able to movethe shift lever during driving into any position without pressing safetyrelease button.
The remedy
Replace shift locking pawl.