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Recall 1981080 — Volkswagen Vanagon – Major League Recalls

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Recall 1981080 — VOLKSWAGEN VANAGON

Transport CanadaLow Risk

July 15, 1981

1981 VOLKSWAGEN VANAGONTransport Canada Recall #1981080

EMISSIONS

The official notice

Defect

On certain camper vans, the fuel expansion tanks may have been damaged during manufacturing process and as a result vehicles involved may not comply with CMVSS 105 - Evaporative Emissions.

Safety Risk

No risk description available.

Remedy

No remedy description available.

381 vehicles affectedMfr ref: MDUpdated June 10, 2026

Affected Vehicles

1981 VOLKSWAGEN VANAGON2 recalls