1988 Volkswagen Vanagon Review
1988 Volkswagen Vanagon is a Mini-bus 3-dr style car measuring 179.90 in length and 75.90 in height. Made in Germany, 1988 Volkswagen Vanagon has 3 trims priced by the manufacturer at 16,590 with just total of 4 recalls in the past 1988 Volkswagen Vanagon. It’s seating 7 people with 3 doors and a rank size of 15.90 gallon. The engine is 2.1L L4 OHV 8V and uses 16 of gasoline in the city and 16 on highways.
Vin Numbers
- WV2YB0251JH026312
- WV2YB0257JH030543
- WV2YB0251JH049346
- WV2YB0258JH097376
Safety & Recalls
Recall 88V056000 started on /Date(576216000000-0400)/.
Summary: IMPROPER JACK FURNISHED WITH VEHICLES.
Consequence: THE JACK MAY NOT REACH FAR ENOUGH INTO THE JACKETSPROVIDED ON BOTH SIDED OF THE VEHICLE. IF THE IMPROPER JACK IS USED, IT COULDSLIP AND POSSIBLY INJURE A PERSON STANDING TOO CLOSE TO THE VEHICLE.
Remedy: REPLACE JACK WITH THE PROPER TYPE FOR VEHICLE.
Recall 88V076000 started on /Date(578894400000-0400)/.
Summary: DUE TO IMPROPER MOUNTING PROCESS, SEMPERIT TIRES 20570R14 MOUNTED ON ALLOY WHEEL SIZE 6J X 14 COULD EXPERIENCE TINY CRACKS IN THE BEAD AREA.
Consequence: TIRES COULD LOSE AIR, CREATING POTENTIAL FOR LOSS OFVEHICLE CONTROL.
Remedy: REPLACE TIRES AS NECESSARY.
Recall 89V067000 started on /Date(609998400000-0400)/.
Summary: WHEN USING THE CRUISE CONTROL THE ACCELERATOR CABLE TENSION MAY ALLOW THE CABLE TO SAG AND BECOME ENTANGLED WITH THE WATER PIPE BRACKET IMPEDING ITS RETURN TO IDLE POSITION.
Consequence: FAILURE TO RETURN TO IDLE POSITION COULD LEAD TO ANACCIDENT.
Remedy: THE PRESENT ACCELERATOR CABLE BRACKET WILL BE REPLACED.
Recall 93V175000 started on /Date(751867200000-0400)/.
Summary: THE PLASTIC MATERIAL OF THE CENTER AIR FLOW DUCT, WHICH IS FASTENED BY TWO MOUNTING SCREWS TO THE CEILING OF THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT, CAN CRACK AND EVENTUALLY BREAK.
Consequence: IF THE PLASTIC BREAKS WHERE IT IS HELD AT THE TWOMOUNTING SCREWS, THE CENTER AIR FLOW DUCT CAN SEPARATE FROM ITS SUPPORTS ANDCAUSE INJURY TO THE PASSENGERS SITTING IN THE CENTER SEAT OF THE VEHICLE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REINFORCEMENT PLATE AT THE CONNECTIONS OF BOTH THE CENTER AND REAR AIR FLOW DUCTS.