1997 Volkswagen Eurovan
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
1 recall names the 1997 Volkswagen Eurovan. Newest first.
During the installation of the camper equipment, an improperly adjusted power tool drill bit punctured the fuel tank vapor container.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Fuel vapors can escape which could cause a vehicle fire.
Remedy
Volkswagen dealers, on behalf of winnebago, will check the fuel vapor container for the defect and if a defect IS present, the fuel vapor container, will be replaced.
Owner complaints
14 complaints1 involved a fire
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Fuel system, other › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Tl*the contact owns a 1997 volkswagen eurovan. the contact stated that fuel was leaking from the connecting ends of the fuel line. the vehicle IS currently in the repair shop. the vin and purchase date were unknown. the current mileage IS 62,000 and failure mileage was 61,000.
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
The plastic piece on the right front seat belt that latches and unlatches the belt buckle broke and the spring popped out. the seat belt cannot be used. *ak *sc
- Electrical system
My 1997 VW eurovan camper caught fire on december 8, 2002 as it was being driven on interstate 10 near redlands, ca. it was totally lost. apparently the fire started under the dash on the passenger side. VW, after inspection, denies responsibility because an after market radio was installed.…
My 1997 VW eurovan camper caught fire on december 8, 2002 as it was being driven on interstate 10 near redlands, ca. it was totally lost. apparently the fire started under the dash on the passenger side. VW, after inspection, denies responsibility because an after market radio was installed. the firm which installed the radio has inspected the car and reports that the fire was on the passenger side. there IS good evidence of much more heat on the right side. wire insulation jackets are burned off there and not near the radio. no wires were cut during the radio installation, but rather the radio plug was connected to the VW plug. the vehicle has about 45,000 miles on it. on nov. 6, 1998, the dealer replaced the regulator motor and the window motor in the passenger door. on june 19, 2000, the dealer replaced the passenger side window motor. on july 17, 2000, the dealer found a loose wire connection when I reported that the speakers were not working since the june 19 repair.
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Problem IS an intermittent, unnescessary, sudden downshift of transmission when ascending a steep, long grade. after downshifting, the transmission will not upshift even when rpm's approach 5000, forcing me to slow down. this creates a dangerous situation in highway traffic.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Rotor
Premature wear of the brake rotors.*ak consumer was advised that front and rear brakes needed to be repalced consumer was complaing of brakes being noisy when braking. *jb
- Electrical system › Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakers · Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline · Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailer · Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly · Power train › Automatic transmission › Gear position indication (prndl) · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components
Strong fuel odor, fuel tank leaking, gas cap replaced 7/00, a slack tube test done 10/12/00, significant leak found, 10/23/00, leak found on the fuel filler neck valve assembly, fuel tank, charcoal canister and various connections related to fuel tank replaced. cj
- Structure › Body › Door
Door release lever broke due to poor construction, this means the door cannot be opened from the inside, the drivers side door release no longer operates "cleanly" as when the vehicle was new. nlm
- Unknown or other
We have had many problems with this vehicle. we wrote a detailed description of many of the problems and sent it to volkswagen of america consumer relations. they were not the least bit interested in any of our problems. we called them several times after sending the detailed letter and they said "too bad, not our problem." no safety defect (s) listed in summary. *ak
- Tires
Goodyear no longer makes a tire that will handle the maximum load capacity that IS needed for this van. the gvw IS approximately 5000. once water, propane, passengers, luggage, camping equipment IS added, any current brand of tire IS not sufficient to sustain weight. this IS a safety hazard and…
Goodyear no longer makes a tire that will handle the maximum load capacity that IS needed for this van. the gvw IS approximately 5000. once water, propane, passengers, luggage, camping equipment IS added, any current brand of tire IS not sufficient to sustain weight. this IS a safety hazard and someone should be held responsible, and I believe it IS volkswagen manufacturer. I've only been able to find a maximum load of 1500 pounds per tire (6,000 total) which IS not sufficient.( dot number: tire size: 1957015g64 )
- Electrical system › 12v/24v/48v battery · Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly · Tires
Tire pressure was low. yh
- Suspension
The rear tires wear out before the mileage IS exceeded. the dealer and manufacturer have been notified. *ak
- Visibility › Power window devices and controls
The power windows would go up & then come back down without the power button being pressed. This has been happening since 1998. Have taken to dealer several times & problem could not be solved. *ak
- Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailer
The propane gas component of the norcold refrigerator does not function in high altitude areas.
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Fuel leak from kinked fuel line.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10241340Engine Oils Which Meet Volkswagen Oil Quality Standard VW 502 00/505 00/505 01 and VW 504 00/507 00
- 10241266Squeaks, Rattles, Noise, Repair Materials
- 10241265Fuel Additive to Help Prevent Sporadic Misfire Faults
- 10241177Update to Volkswagen engine oil standards
- 10239789To detect which line(s) is inoperative, utilize a volt meter to check for 0 V, which will be present after the open in the grid line. The check must be performed with the engine running and heated rear window switched on. Switch OFF the ignition and visually locate the damage. Proceed with checking any other lines as necessary. Once the damaged line is identified, repair utilizing the Repair kit by Permatex ITEM 09117.
- 10239592Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation
- 10239591Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation
- 10239590Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation
- 10237427Volkswagen Engine oil quality standards, update to attachments.
- 10235138Engine oil quality standards, update to attachments.
- 10213836Airbag Issues.
- 10193577Update engine oil quality standard lists (attachments)
- 10174476Updated to include additional models and model year applicability.
- 10159016Engine Oils Which Meet Volkswagen Oil Quality Standards
- 10159014Alternative method for radio code retrieval.
- 10159010The part number listed in the document is to be returned if it meets the criteria provided.
- 10158533Condensation and or water droplets visible on inside of exterior light lenses. TB updated to include model year 2019 applicability.
- 10157383VAS 6154 Replacement Part Setup Guide
- 10155644This special notice is to inform dealers to return all part numbers listed in the document and order the superseded part numbers going forward.
- 1013334417 17 01 July 5, 2017 2012855 Supersedes Technical Bulletin 17-16-02 (V171602) dated April 29, 2016 due to updated oil standards lists to current specifications. Engine Oils Which Meet Volkswagen Oil Quality Standards
- 10128105This document contains the VW Elsa Newsletter that contains a general overview of wiring diagrams updates, technical bulletins, pending service solutions, tech tips, campaigns, updates, and suggestions.
- 10128104This document contains the VW Elsa Newsletter that contains a general overview of wiring diagrams updates, ElsaPro infomedia icons grayed out, workshop equipment tool storage application, technical bulletins, pending service solutions, tech tips, campaigns, updates, and suggestions.
- 10128055This communication is to update our ProFi dealers of the current status of the latest inbound and outbound ProFi requests.
- 10127969Data Link connector pin assignment chart that is applicable to all models. Update model year applicability.
- 10126785Update model year applicability to include 2017.
- 10125661Update to existing tip for fuel quality checking.
- 10125590Steering angle adaptation instructions, not included in repair manual
- 10124348Technical Bulletin (Squeaks, Rattles, Noise, Repair Materials): This doucment contains a list of components and applications developed to repair concerns of squeaks, rattles, noise and trim fit conditions.
- 10122956Tech Tips (Heated Rear Window, One or More Lines Inoperative): To detect which line(s) is inoperative, utilize a volt meter to check for 0 V, which will be present after the open in the grid line. The check must be performed with the engine running and heated rear window switched on. Switch OFF the ignition and visually locate the damage.
- 10122240Tech Tips (Heated Rear Window, One or More Lines Inoperative): To detect which line(s) is inoperative, utilize a volt meter to check for 0 V, which will be present after the open in the grid line. This document informs of how to diagnose the issue and tips on servicing the issue
- 10120329Technical Bulletin (Engine Oils Which Meet Volkswagen Oil Quality Standard): This document informs of a sample list of products generally available in the North American market that meet the Volkswagen Oil Quality Standard
- 10120169Technical Bulletin (Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation): This document informs of the Condensation and or water droplets visible on inside of exterior light lenses. The document also informs how to service the issue.
- 10026848Volkswagen: exhaust heat shield, replacement guidelines. Heat shields are to be inspected after completion o any type of repair to the underbody (exhaust system transmission, etc.), and if damaged, replaced.
- 621613Subject regarding latch system lower anchors and tethers for children, installing / retrofitting.
- 610170Some vehicles may exhibit diagnostic trouble codes p1580 (17988) and p0103 (16487) stored in diagnostic trouble code memory.
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