1980 VOLKSWAGEN VANAGON Recalls — Canada & USA

The 1980 Volkswagen Vanagon has 2 recalls of equal severity, with the most consequential being front suspension ball joints that can loosen and separate, causing sudden loss of steering control. The front ball joints connect the steering knuckle to the upper suspension arm, and if the attachment bolts work loose, the joint can pull apart while driving. The second recall involves the auxiliary interior heater, whose exhaust pipe vents downward toward the ground. When the vehicle is parked over dry grass, leaves, or similar material, the exhaust heat can ignite that ground covering and start a fire beneath the vehicle.