Volkswagen Eurovan recalls

What is wrong

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2003 Volkswagen Passat sedan, Jetta, Jetta wagon, Golf, EuroVan, EuroVan Camper Van and EuroVan Chassis vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.

Risk

In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began May 2, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1‑800‑893‑5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69X3.

Recall number 18V406000 · Recall details

What is wrong

On certain minivans equipped with child restraint anchorages (tether anchorages) for use in conjunction with child restraints installed in the three rearmost seating positions, the "safety first" portion of the owner's manual delivered with these vehicles incorrectly instructs owners to guide the tether strap underneath the seat's head restraint and to raise the head restraint slightly, if necessary.

Risk

If the owner follows these instructions, the head restraint could accidentally separate from the seat in the event of a crash and cause injury to any child occupant seated in the tethered child seat.

Remedy

Owners will be sent a new "safety first" booklet that will contain corrected use instructions. Owner notification began november 30, 2002. Owners who do not receive the free booklet within a reasonable time should contact vwoa at 1‑800‑822‑8987.

Recall number 02V136000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Vehicle description: mini vans. The connecting ends of the fuel feed and return hoses in the engine compartment can "settle" over time which could cause the fastening clamps to lose their tight fit and permit fuel to seep out at the hose connection.

Risk

Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the fuel feed and return hoses.

Recall number 00V039000 · Recall details

What is wrong

During the installation of the camper equipment, an improperly adjusted power tool drill bit punctured the fuel tank vapor container.

Risk

Fuel vapors can escape which could cause a vehicle fire.

Remedy

Volkswagen dealers, on behalf of winnebago, will check the fuel vapor container for the defect and if a defect is present, the fuel vapor container, will be replaced.

Recall number 97V016001 · Recall details

What is wrong

These steering wheels and include a universal joint which is attached to steering shafts and secured by locking bolts. The universal joint's upper locking bolt was not sufficiently torqued during manufacture, and can eventually loosen.

Risk

If the upper locking bolt holding the steering assembly's universal joint loosens, it can render the steering system inoperative and cause an accident.

Remedy

Dealers will remove the present universal upper locking bolt, install a new one, and torque it to specifications.

Recall number 94V058000 · Recall details

What is wrong

The handle of the emergency brake contains a torsion spring which is designed to ensure that the locking mechanism remains firmly engaged upon application of the emergency brake. Some of these springs may have been improperly installed.

Risk

An improperly installed spring can cause the emergencybrake to release. If the vehicle is not properly secured, it could set itselfin motion and cause an accident.

Remedy

Dealers will install a longer tension spring to provide sufficient tension.

Recall number 93V138000 · Recall details