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Safety recall · 87V085000

Power train: automatic transmission Volkswagen recall

VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC reported this recall to NHTSA on June 8, 1987. It covers about 1,600 vehicles across 1 model year listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
87V085000
Reported
Jun 8, 1987
Vehicles
1,600
Area
Transmission & drivetrain

The problem

Pin in shift locking pawl may not be properly welded to the pawl.

The risk

If pin separates from pawl, driver would be able to movethe shift lever during driving into any position without pressing safetyrelease button.

The fix

REPLACE SHIFT LOCKING PAWL.

Contacts

System: shift locking pawl.Vehicle description: van type vehicles with automatic transmissions.

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 87V085000.
  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
1987 Volkswagen Vanagon137F

Questions

Is the 87V085000 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 87V085000?

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 87V085000 announced?

VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC reported it to NHTSA on June 8, 1987. 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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