Volkswagen Vanagon Recall 87V085: Power Train:Automatic Transmission

NHTSA campaign 87V085, reported June 8, 1987, 1,600 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 87V085VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC

Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Problem: PIN IN SHIFT LOCKING PAWL MAY NOT BE PROPERLY WELDED TO THE PAWL.
Risk: IF PIN SEPARATES FROM PAWL, DRIVER WOULD BE ABLE TO MOVETHE SHIFT LEVER DURING DRIVING INTO ANY POSITION WITHOUT PRESSING SAFETYRELEASE BUTTON.
Remedy: REPLACE SHIFT LOCKING PAWL.
Notes: SYSTEM: SHIFT LOCKING PAWL.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: VAN TYPE VEHICLES WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS.

Volkswagen Vanagon	1987