Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 87V083000

Seats: mid/rear assembly

VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1987-06-08.

Recall campaignNHTSA 87V083000

Seats: mid/rear assembly

Component
Seats: mid/rear assembly
Manufacturer
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
Vehicles affected
2,397
Reported to NHTSA
1987-06-08
Owners notified
1987-10-09

Defect description

SEAT BRACKETS WHICH ANCHOR REARWARD PASSENGER SEATS MAY NOT ENGAGE PROPERLY.

Safety risk

SEAT COULD BREAK LOOSE DURING ACCELERATION AND CAUSEINJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT.

Manufacturer remedy

ASSURE THAT SEAT BRACKETS ARE PROPERLY ENGAGED.

Notes

SYSTEM: REARWARD PASSENGER SEAT.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: VAN TYPE VEHICLES.

Scope of coverage

1 model year.

ModelYears on record
Volkswagen Vanagon1987

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.