The 1981 Volkswagen Vanagon has two recalls, the more serious being a front door latch spring that can break and allow the door to rely solely on its secondary lock position, raising the risk of the door opening unexpectedly while driving.
The second recall applies only to camper van models, where a fuel expansion tank damaged during production may allow fuel vapors to escape in excess of Canadian emissions standards.
At a glance
What can fail
The spring holding the front door latch in place can break. If it does, the primary lock won't hold the door closed, leaving only the secondary lock, which isn't designed to resist force during accidents or if occupants push against the door.
What the fix does
No remedy description available.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
The fuel expansion tank may have been damaged during manufacturing, which could cause the vehicle to not meet emissions standards for controlling fuel vapors.
What the fix does
No remedy description available.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
