1985 Volkswagen Vanagon
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1985 Volkswagen Vanagon. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
1 recall names the 1985 Volkswagen Vanagon. Newest first.
The latch of the passenger side sliding door may become damaged if excessive force IS used to close the door. The damaged door lock mechanism will not properly engage and the door could open if vehicle IS driven over bumpy roads.…
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Modify the sliding door lock assembly so door will properly engage.
Owner complaints
1 complaints1 involved a fire1 injuries
Latest complaints
- Electrical system › Wiring › Interior/under dash
Vehicle experienced a fire from under dash next to fuse box. *ak the consumer believes the electrical fire must have unknown cause and should not be considered normal for aging vehicles. *yh
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Overhead a/c separation
There is no summary currently available
- Sliding door latch failure
There is no summary currently available
- Fuel leak, evaporative vnt
There is no summary currently available
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.
- 621613Subject regarding latch system lower anchors and tethers for children, installing / retrofitting.
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