Power train: automatic transmissionRecall 87V-085 · 1987 Volkswagen Vanagon
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC recall 87V-085 covers 1,600 1987 Volkswagen Vanagon for a power train: automatic transmission problem, reported to NHTSA on June 8, 1987.
Source: NHTSA recall 87V085000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
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.
SYSTEM: SHIFT LOCKING PAWL.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: VAN TYPE VEHICLES WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from August 1, 1986 to March 1, 1987. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.