1988 Volkswagen Vanagon
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1988 Volkswagen Vanagon. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
4 recalls name the 1988 Volkswagen Vanagon. Newest first.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
Remedy
Dealers will install a reinforcement plate at the connections of both the center and rear air flow ducts.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Failure to return to idle position could lead to anaccident.
Remedy
The present accelerator cable bracket will be replaced.
Due to improper mounting process, semperit tires 20570r14 mounted on alloy wheel size 6J x 14 could experience tiny cracks in the bead area.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Tires could lose air, creating potential for loss ofvehicle control.
Remedy
Replace tires as necessary.
Improper jack furnished with vehicles.
Risk and remedy
Risk
The jack may not reach far enough into the jacketsprovided on both sided of the vehicle. if the improper jack IS used, it couldslip and possibly injure a person standing too close to the vehicle.
Remedy
Replace jack with the proper type for vehicle.
Owner complaints
3 complaints1 involved a fire
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Latest complaints
- Structure
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- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
The fuel was leaking from the gas lines onto the exhaust. Could have caused a potential fire. had vehicle towed to dealer, determined problem to be a loose hose clamp, which was repaired by repositioning and tightening. *ak.et.
- Fuel system, gasoline
Consumer was driving and truck caught on fire . tt
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
- Sliding door latch failure
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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