# Recalls that may apply to the 1986 Volkswagen Vanagon

A recall listed here may apply to a vehicle of this year, make and model. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle: check the VIN with the official lookups.

## United States (NHTSA), as of 2026-10-19

- [93V175000](/recalls/nhtsa/93V175000.md), 1993-10-29: EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. 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. Built 1985\-08\-01 to 1991\-06\-01.
- [88V038000](/recalls/nhtsa/88V038000.md), 1988-03-23: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP. IN LINE FUEL FILTER LOCATED BETWEEN THE FUEL TANK AND FUEL PUMP COULD SEEP FUEL AT THE SEAM OF THE PLASTIC CASING. Built 1985\-10\-01 to 1986\-10\-01.
- [87V052000](/recalls/nhtsa/87V052000.md), 1987-04-14: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY. USAGE OF FUEL WITH REID PRESSURE UP TO 14 PSI COULD, UNDER HIGH ENGINE LOAD AND HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURES, LEAD TO STALLING. Built 1985\-08\-01 to 1987\-01\-01.
- [87V051000](/recalls/nhtsa/87V051000.md), 1987-04-14: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP. FUEL TANK FILLER NECK PIPE MAY NOT SEAT PROPERLY IN THE FUEL TANK OPENING.  ALSO, THE SENDING UNIT COVER MAY BE DEFORMED. Built 1985\-08\-01 to 1986\-07\-01.

## Canada (Transport Canada), as of 2026-10-19

- [1988062](/recalls/tc/1988062.md), 1988-04-27: Fuel System. THE ADDITIONAL IN\-LINE FUEL FILTER BETWEEN THE FUEL TANK AND THE FUEL PUMP MAY EXPERIENCE FUEL SEEPAGE AT THE SEAM OF THE CASING. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, LEAKED FUEL COULD IGNITE AND RESULT IN AN ENGINE FIRE.  CORRECTION: FILTER WILL BE REPLACED WITH A STRAIGHT FUEL HOSE. V.I.N. RANGE:  ALSO, THE FUEL HOSE ON THE ENGINE'S RIGHT SIDE, COULD, UNDER CERTAIN CLIMATIC AND DRIVING CONDITIONS, BECOME BRITTLE AND CONSEQUENTLY LEAK FUEL. CORRECTION: THE FUEL HOSE IS TO BE REPLACED WITH IMPROVED PARTS.
- [1987043](/recalls/tc/1987043.md), 1987-04-29: Fuel System. On certain Vanagon and Vanagon Synchro, vapors could form in the fuel system during high ambient temperature and become trapped in a fuel filter which is permanently attached inside the fuel tank. If this happens, the fuel flow may become restricted and cause the engine to stall. Engine may also stall when fuel with a higher vapor pressure \(up to 14 psi\) is used since the main and idle control units are programmed on the basis of fuel with lower vapor pressure. A stalling vehicle in traffic could pose a threat to traffic safety. Correction: install new tank with redesigned fuel filter as well as modified control unit.
- [1987042](/recalls/tc/1987042.md), 1987-04-29: Fuel System. On certain Vanagon Synchro, out of round fuel filler neck pipe may not seat properly in fuel tank opening. This could result in fuel seepage. Also, fuel tank sending unit cover gasket may be damaged allowing fuel leakage. Both problems could result in a potential fire hazard. Correction: redesigned filler neck pipe will be installed and sending unit gasket will be replaced.

## Check a VIN

- [NHTSA recall lookup by VIN, United States](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls)
- [Transport Canada recall search, Canada](https://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/menu.aspx?lang=eng)

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