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Safety recall · 84V084000

Latch Volkswagen recall

VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC reported this recall to NHTSA on July 10, 1984. It covers about 16,000 vehicles across 4 model years listed below. The repair is free.

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84V084000
Reported
Jul 10, 1984
Vehicles
16,000
Area
Body, doors & structure

The problem

Spring, which holds the latch on the front door locks, may break and door may open unexpectedly.

The fix

Springs will be replaced on all affected locks without charge.

Contacts

Vehicle description: camper and multi-purpose passenger vehicles.System: door latch.Consequences of defect: door could open unexpectedly while the vehicle is inmotion; occupants could be ejected from vehicle and suffer serious injury.

What to do

  1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Volkswagen dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 84V084000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
1981 Volkswagen Camper01C
1982 Volkswagen Camper01C
1981 Volkswagen Vanagon22C
1982 Volkswagen Vanagon01A

Questions

Is the 84V084000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC's dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 84V084000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 84V084000 announced?

VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC reported it to NHTSA on July 10, 1984. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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