1988 VOLKSWAGEN VANAGON Recalls (4)

Campaign:
88V056000 on 04/11/1988
Component:
Equipment:mechanical:jacks
Manufactured:
06/30/1987 - 02/29/1988
Affected:
600
Defect:
Improper jack furnished with vehicles.
Consequence:
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.
Correction:
Replace jack with the proper type for vehicle.
Notes:
System: additional equipment.vehicle description: van

Campaign:
88V076000 on 05/12/1988
Component:
Tires
Manufactured:
03/31/1987 - 10/31/1987
Affected:
130
Defect:
Due to improper mounting process, semperit tires 20570r14 mounted on alloy wheel size 6j x 14 could experience tiny cracks in the bead area.
Consequence:
Tires could lose air, creating potential for loss ofvehicle control.
Correction:
Replace tires as necessary.
Notes:
System: wheels/tires.vehicle description: van and camper type vehicles.

Campaign:
89V067000 on 05/21/1989
Component:
Vehicle speed control
Manufactured:
07/31/1987 - 11/30/1988
Affected:
300
Defect:
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.
Consequence:
Failure to return to idle position could lead to anaccident.
Correction:
The present accelerator cable bracket will be replaced.
Notes:
System: cruise control.vehicle description: van camper type vehicle.

Campaign:
93V175000 on 10/31/1993
Component:
Equipment:air conditioner
Manufactured:
07/31/1985 - 05/31/1991
Affected:
29,500
Defect:
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.
Consequence:
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.
Correction:
Dealers will install a reinforcement plate at the connections of both the center and rear air flow ducts.
Notes:
System: air conditioner hose; duct; air.vehicle description: vans equipped with factory air conditioning.

1988 VOLKSWAGEN VANAGON TSB

Bulletin:
0101
Component:
220000 seats
Summary:
Subject regarding latch system lower anchors and tethers for children, installing / retrofitting. *tt

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