1991 Volkswagen Vanagon
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 1991 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.
The fuel hose attached to the fuel distribution rail on the engine may shrink beyond the clamp force of the fuel hose clamps, allowing fuel to leak.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Fuel leakage in the engine compartment can cause an underhood fire if the fuel comes in contact with a source of ignition.
Remedy
Replace the fuel hose attached to the fuel rail and install a new spring type self-tightening clamp.
Owner complaints
9 complaints2 involved a fire
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Tires
TL* the contact owns a 1988 volkswagen vanagon (n/a) equipped with kumho radial 857 tires, size: 185/75r14c. The contact stated that while driving 60 mph, the rear passenger tire tread became detached, causing a blow out. The vehicle was towed to a local tire shop where the mechanic advised that…
TL* the contact owns a 1988 volkswagen vanagon (n/a) equipped with kumho radial 857 tires, size: 185/75r14c. The contact stated that while driving 60 mph, the rear passenger tire tread became detached, causing a blow out. The vehicle was towed to a local tire shop where the mechanic advised that the belt in the tire became fractured and caused the tread to become detached. The dealer replaced the failed tire. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage of the tire was 7,100. The vehicle failure mileage was 110,615. updated 11-25-13 *bf picture received. 12/04/13
- Tires
My hankook RA08 195r14c tire side wall blew out as I was traveling south bound on I-110 at approx. 65 mph. There was no indication that the event was to happen as the tire did not seem deflated when I get into the vehicle in the morning. I took a picture of the blewout tire, and I still have the tire, and I suspect it was the case of a manufacture defect based on the clean tears on the side wall of the tire. *Tr
- Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner
TL* the contact owns a 1991 volkswagen vanagon. The vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign ID number: 93v175000 (equipment:electrical:air conditioner) and was repaired. After the repair the contact was driving approximately 35 mph when he drove over a bump in the road and the air conditioning unit…
TL* the contact owns a 1991 volkswagen vanagon. The vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign ID number: 93v175000 (equipment:electrical:air conditioner) and was repaired. After the repair the contact was driving approximately 35 mph when he drove over a bump in the road and the air conditioning unit detached from the ceiling of the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostics. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 189,000.
- Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner
Same as mentioned in manufacturer's recall 6836 affecting air conditioner:hose:duct:air. *Ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
The car was leaking anti-freeze due to corroded engine. Engine head gasket has blown 2 times and IS being replaced for the 3RD time.
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Engine problems.
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Engine fire totally destroyed vehicle. *ak
- Electrical system › Wiring › Interior/under dash
Vehicle fire, originating under the dash. Vehicle was totaled. *ak
- Electrical system › Ignition
Only in heavy rain down pour the engine loses power. 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
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.
- 10213836Airbag Issues.
- 10159010The part number listed in the document is to be returned if it meets the criteria provided.
- 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.
- 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.
- 10126785Update model year applicability to include 2017.
- 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.
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