Owners have filed 101 complaints
about the 1993 Volkswagen Eurovan with NHTSA between 1995 and 2015.
The largest single group is the fuel & propulsion.
Across this model's run it ranks 1 of 7 worst.
The letter says how bad. This says what kind — whether this year drew
an unusual number of complaints, unusually dangerous
ones, or failures that arrived unusually early.
The dashed ring is 50 — the national norm. Further out is worse.
Complaint volume — 100
Against the median year of the Volkswagen Eurovan. 50 means typical for this
model; 100 means roughly double.
Severity — 97
18.8% of these complaints
involved a crash, fire, injury or death, against a national rate of
9.7%.
Early failure — not reported
Too few complaints recorded a mileage to measure this.
How 1993 compares with every other Volkswagen Eurovan
NHTSA files every complaint against a named sub-assembly, not just a
system. This is the difference between knowing it was "the engine" and
knowing which part of it — the list to hand a mechanic.
Delivery
3051.7%
Hoses, Lines/Piping, AND Fittings
915.5%
Steering Wheel/Handle BAR
46.9%
Hoses, Lines/Piping, AND Fittings
35.2%
AIR Conditioner
35.2%
Gasoline
35.2%
Engine
35.2%
Ignition
35.2%
When it fails
Odometer readings owners gave when they filed. About half of all
complaints include one.
50,000 – 74,999 miles
133.3%
100,000 – 149,999 miles
133.3%
150,000+ miles
133.3%
When owners complained
A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing
out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single
owner can see from inside their own car.
Apr 1995peak 12Oct 2015
NHTSA investigations into the 1993 Volkswagen Eurovan
An investigation is the step before a recall: the agency has seen enough
complaints to look into a pattern itself. An open one means it thinks
something may be wrong and nothing has been fixed yet.
SQ99023Opened 7 Oct 1999Closed 18 Apr 2000VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES
FUEL LINE LEAK IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT
Recalls on the 1993 Volkswagen Eurovan
A complaint is one owner's allegation. A recall is the point at which
the manufacturer or a regulator agreed the defect is real and dangerous
enough to fix for free — however old the car is.
United States — NHTSA
00V039000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
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.
94V058000
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
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.
93V138000
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL
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.
Canada — Transport Canada
Canada runs its own recall programme, and its campaigns do not
always mirror the American ones.
Recall 2000101867 units in Canada
Fuel System
On certain vehicles, the connecting ends of the fuel feed and return hoses in the engine compartment could "settle" over time which could cause fastening clamps to loosen and permit fuel to seep out at the hose connection. Correction: Fuel feed and return hoses and fastening clamps will be replaced with hoses of different material and spring clamps.
Recall 19940893,532 units in Canada
Brakes
THE EMERGENCY BRAKE HANDLE LOCKING MECHANISM TENSION SPRING MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY INSTALLED. AN IMPROPERLY INSTALLED SPRING POTENTIALLY LACKS SUFFICIENT TENSION AFTER THE EMERGENCY BRAKE IS APPLIED AND COULD CAUSE THE BRAKE TO RELEASE. THIS COULD RESULT IN VEHICLE ROLL AWAY AND A POSSIBLE CRASH. CORRECTION: A LONGER TENSION SPRING WILL BE INSTALLED ON THE BRAKE HANDLE LOCKING MECHANISM OF AFFECTED VEHICLES.
Recall 19940883,243 units in Canada
Steering
THE STEERING SHAFT UNIVERSAL JOINT UPPER LOCKING BOLT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN SUFFICIENTLY TORQUED. AN UNDER TORQUED LOCKING BOLT COULD EVENTUALLY LOOSEN AND RENDER THE STEERING SYSTEM INOPERATIVE. CORRECTION: THE STEERING SHAFT UNIVERSAL JOINT UPPER LOCKING BOLT WILL BE REPLACED AND PROPERLY TORQUED.
Recall 19940462,671 units in Canada
Other
THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH REGULATION 6 - STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE. STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE LABEL DISPLAYS INCORRECT GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING (GVWR) OF 5,357 KG INSTEAD OF A GVWR OF 2,430 KG. CORRECTION: GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING (GVWR) AND GROSS AXLE WEIGHT RATING (GAWR) LABELS WILL BE REPLACED ON AFFECTED VEHICLES.
Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.
Romeo, MIFire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
DT: CONTACT STATES A 1993 EURO VAN VOLKSWAGEN BURNED WHILE DRIVING. SMOKE STARTED COMING OUT FROM UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. THERE WAS NO ONGOING INVESTIGATION TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF FIRE.
NHTSA complaint #10126456 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Norcross, GACrash
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
WHILE MERGING ONTO THE HIGHWAY STEERING WHEEL FAILED. CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKES AND PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. CONSUMER WAS NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND VEHICLE WENT DOWN INTO AN EMBANKMENT AND FLIPPED OVER THREE TIMES. THE DRIVER WAS NOT INJURED. CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC WAS NOT ABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. CONSUMER INFORMED THE DRIVER THAT RECALL 94V058000 APPLIED TO THIS VEHICLE. HOWEVER, MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THIS RECALL WAS NOT FOR THIS VEHICLE.
NHTSA complaint #10083587 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Norcross, GACrash
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
WHILE MERGING ONTO THE HIGHWAY STEERING WHEEL FAILED. CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKES AND PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. CONSUMER WAS NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND VEHICLE WENT DOWN INTO AN EMBANKMENT AND FLIPPED OVER THREE TIMES. THE DRIVER WAS NOT INJURED. CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC WAS NOT ABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. CONSUMER INFORMED THE DRIVER THAT RECALL 94V058000 APPLIED TO THIS VEHICLE. HOWEVER, MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THIS RECALL WAS NOT FOR THIS VEHICLE.
NHTSA complaint #10083587 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Bloomsburg, PACrash
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
INSTRUMENT PANEL GAUGES NOT RESPONDING, WHEN CONSUMER WENT OT TEST GAUGES THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN FIRST GEAR WITH THE EMERGENCY BRAKE ENGAGED, WHEN THE IGNITION KEY WAS TURNED THE VEHICLE STARTED AND RAN INTO THE GARAGE CAUSING EXTENSIVE DAMAGE, THE DESIGN OF THE MANUAL TRANSMISSION (NO CLUTACH SAFETY SWITCH) ALLOWS FOR ACCELERATION WITHOUT ENGAGMENT OF THE CLUTCH.
NHTSA complaint #866290 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Bloomsburg, PACrash
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
INSTRUMENT PANEL GAUGES NOT RESPONDING, WHEN CONSUMER WENT OT TEST GAUGES THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN FIRST GEAR WITH THE EMERGENCY BRAKE ENGAGED, WHEN THE IGNITION KEY WAS TURNED THE VEHICLE STARTED AND RAN INTO THE GARAGE CAUSING EXTENSIVE DAMAGE, THE DESIGN OF THE MANUAL TRANSMISSION (NO CLUTACH SAFETY SWITCH) ALLOWS FOR ACCELERATION WITHOUT ENGAGMENT OF THE CLUTCH.
NHTSA complaint #866290 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Moreno Valley, CAFire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 15MPH ON A RESIDENTIAL STREET. SHE HAD THE WINDOW ROLLED UP, AND SHE STARTED FEELING SICK. SHE PULLED OVER AND NOTICED WHITE SMOKE COMING FROM HOOD AREA. CONSUMER WENT TO GET HER HUSBAND, AND WHEN SHE RETURNED VEHICLE WAS IN FLAMES. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. *AK PRIOR TO THE RECALL THE FUEL LINE FAILED (00V-039). CUSTOMER LATER FOUND OUT THAT THERE WAS A RECALL.
NHTSA complaint #866062 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The most recent complaints
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
at 189,000 milesDavis, CA
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
FUEL LINE LEAKS AND LEARNT THERE IS A RECALL IN CANADA WITH OWNERS COMPLAINED OF THE SAME ISSUES. DEFECTIVE FUEL LINE SYSTEM WAS INSTALLED.
NHTSA complaint #10779559 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 131,000 milesLAS Vegas, NV
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 VOLKSWAGEN EUROVAN. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, THE ENGINE ON ONE SIDE OF THE VEHICLE BECAME COMPLETELY LOOSE AND FELL TO THE GROUND. THE PAN, WHICH SUPPORTED THE ENGINE, FELL ONTO THE STREET AND DRAGGED ON THE GROUND. AN ENGINE BRACKET, TO WHICH THE ENGINE IS BOLTED, NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT NOTHING COULD BE DONE. THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY PARKED AT AN AUTO REPAIR SHOP AWAITING THE PARTS FOR THE REPAIR. THE PARTS WOULD COST $450; HOWEVER, THE REPAIR SHOP IS GIVING HIM A DISCOUNT. THE MANUFACTURER WOULD NOT ASSIST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 131,000.
NHTSA complaint #10245414 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Wilmington, NC
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 VOLKSWAGEN EUROVAN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 200000. THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED FOR NHTSA RECALL# 00V039000, REPLACING PART NUMBER 701201363E FUEL LINE, FEED AND PART NUMBER 701201363C FUEL LINE, RETURN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HIS 1995 HAS THE SAME PARTS ON IT, BUT ARE NOT EXPERIENCING ANY PROBLEMS AS OF YET. THE CONTACT STATED THAT VOLKSWAGEN SHOULD RECALL THE 1995 AND ANY VEHICLES THAT ARE USING THESE PARTS. THE CONTACT WANTS TO GET HIS 1995 REPAIRED BUT VOLKSWAGEN WILL NOT SELL HIM THE PART.
NHTSA complaint #10190702 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Romeo, MIFire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
DT: CONTACT STATES A 1993 EURO VAN VOLKSWAGEN BURNED WHILE DRIVING. SMOKE STARTED COMING OUT FROM UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. THERE WAS NO ONGOING INVESTIGATION TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF FIRE.
NHTSA complaint #10126456 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Norcross, GACrash
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
WHILE MERGING ONTO THE HIGHWAY STEERING WHEEL FAILED. CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKES AND PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. CONSUMER WAS NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND VEHICLE WENT DOWN INTO AN EMBANKMENT AND FLIPPED OVER THREE TIMES. THE DRIVER WAS NOT INJURED. CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC WAS NOT ABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. CONSUMER INFORMED THE DRIVER THAT RECALL 94V058000 APPLIED TO THIS VEHICLE. HOWEVER, MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THIS RECALL WAS NOT FOR THIS VEHICLE.
NHTSA complaint #10083587 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Norcross, GACrash
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
WHILE MERGING ONTO THE HIGHWAY STEERING WHEEL FAILED. CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKES AND PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. CONSUMER WAS NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND VEHICLE WENT DOWN INTO AN EMBANKMENT AND FLIPPED OVER THREE TIMES. THE DRIVER WAS NOT INJURED. CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC WAS NOT ABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. CONSUMER INFORMED THE DRIVER THAT RECALL 94V058000 APPLIED TO THIS VEHICLE. HOWEVER, MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THIS RECALL WAS NOT FOR THIS VEHICLE.
NHTSA complaint #10083587 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 60,000 milesBerkeley, CA
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
FUEL/TEMPERATURE GAUGE ONLY WORKS OCCASIONALLY. I WAS QUOTED A PRICE OF $700.00 TO REPLACE AT DEALER SEVERAL YEARS AGO BUT I KNOW OF THREE OTHER VW EUROVANS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM AND I JUST FOUND AN ARTICLE STATING THAT REPLACEMENT DOESN'T SOLVE THE PROBLEM, THE EXISTING BOARD HAS TO BE SOLDERED. I THINK VW SHOULD COVER THIS AS IT IS DANGEROUS FOR ALL CONCERNED TO TRAVEL WITHOUT KNOWING THE CAR TEMPERATURE OR HOW MUCH FUEL THERE IS. *NLM
NHTSA complaint #10033504 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Stockton, CA
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
WHILE DRIVING THE CLUTCH WENT OUT CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO LOSS ACCELERATION. PH CLUTCH FAILED AT 22921, 61346 AND 80660 MILES. OTHER PROBLEMS INCLUDED GRINDING NOISE, NO SHIFT ENGAGEMENT. WORN CLUTCH ASSEMBLY AND SHIFT RELAY BUSHING REPLACED.
NHTSA complaint #10006252 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Pearland, TX
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
VOLKSWAGEN ISSUED A RECALL FOR REPLACING THE CRIMPED FUEL LINE FITTINGS AT THE UPPER END OF THE FUEL LINES (VW CAMPAIGN UN) ALREADY. THE FAILED FITTINGS ON MY VEHICLE ARE AT THE LOWER END OF THE PLASTIC FUEL LINE, WITH THE SAME PROBLEM - WHEN "COLD" THE.
NHTSA complaint #730987 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Howard, CO
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
RECALL 00 V039 000. PARTS THAT ARE NEEDED TO PERFORM THE RECALL ARE NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA complaint #868115 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Bloomsburg, PACrash
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
INSTRUMENT PANEL GAUGES NOT RESPONDING, WHEN CONSUMER WENT OT TEST GAUGES THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN FIRST GEAR WITH THE EMERGENCY BRAKE ENGAGED, WHEN THE IGNITION KEY WAS TURNED THE VEHICLE STARTED AND RAN INTO THE GARAGE CAUSING EXTENSIVE DAMAGE, THE DESIGN OF THE MANUAL TRANSMISSION (NO CLUTACH SAFETY SWITCH) ALLOWS FOR ACCELERATION WITHOUT ENGAGMENT OF THE CLUTCH.
NHTSA complaint #866290 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Bloomsburg, PACrash
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
INSTRUMENT PANEL GAUGES NOT RESPONDING, WHEN CONSUMER WENT OT TEST GAUGES THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN FIRST GEAR WITH THE EMERGENCY BRAKE ENGAGED, WHEN THE IGNITION KEY WAS TURNED THE VEHICLE STARTED AND RAN INTO THE GARAGE CAUSING EXTENSIVE DAMAGE, THE DESIGN OF THE MANUAL TRANSMISSION (NO CLUTACH SAFETY SWITCH) ALLOWS FOR ACCELERATION WITHOUT ENGAGMENT OF THE CLUTCH.
NHTSA complaint #866290 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Moreno Valley, CAFire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 15MPH ON A RESIDENTIAL STREET. SHE HAD THE WINDOW ROLLED UP, AND SHE STARTED FEELING SICK. SHE PULLED OVER AND NOTICED WHITE SMOKE COMING FROM HOOD AREA. CONSUMER WENT TO GET HER HUSBAND, AND WHEN SHE RETURNED VEHICLE WAS IN FLAMES. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. *AK PRIOR TO THE RECALL THE FUEL LINE FAILED (00V-039). CUSTOMER LATER FOUND OUT THAT THERE WAS A RECALL.
NHTSA complaint #866062 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Moreno Valley, CAFire
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 15MPH ON A RESIDENTIAL STREET. SHE HAD THE WINDOW ROLLED UP, AND SHE STARTED FEELING SICK. SHE PULLED OVER AND NOTICED WHITE SMOKE COMING FROM HOOD AREA. CONSUMER WENT TO GET HER HUSBAND, AND WHEN SHE RETURNED VEHICLE WAS IN FLAMES. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. *AK PRIOR TO THE RECALL THE FUEL LINE FAILED (00V-039). CUSTOMER LATER FOUND OUT THAT THERE WAS A RECALL.
NHTSA complaint #866062 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
LOS Altos, CA
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
RECALL 00V039000 VW/ FUEL LEAKAGE; VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA WILL NOT PAY THE FULL PRICE OF CORRECTING RECALL CAMPAIGN. VOLKSWAGEN WANTS CONSUMER TO PAY OVER $900.00 IN LABOR CHARGES. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.
NHTSA complaint #864566 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Wynnewood, PA
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
NEVER NOTIFIED OF ANY RECALLS, INCLUDING CURRENT, INCLUDING ONES REPAIRED. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED IN SUMMARY.
NHTSA complaint #723921 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Durham, NC
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
A RECALL ON FUEL LINES WAS ISSUED IN MARCH OR APRIL. UP TO THIS DATE VWOA REFUSES TO PERFORM THE REQUIRED FUEL LINE REPLACEMENT. I HAVE HAD TWO APPOINTMENTS WITH A DEALER (AFTER VWOA AUTHORIZED THE REPLACEMENT OVER THE PHONE) AND BOTH TIMES I WAS SENT HOME. THE FIRST TIME THE DEALER CLAIMED THERE WAS NOT RECALL. AFTER VWOA CALLED HIM HE CONSENTED TO PERFORMING THE RECALL. AS I PICKED UP THE VAN I RECEIVED A STATEMENT THAT THE LINES WERE PERFORMING ACCORDING TO WV SPECIFICATIONS. WHEN I CHECKED UNDER THE HOOD I REALIZED THAT THEY HAD NOT CHANGED THE LINES. I BELIEVE THEY WERE FRAUDULENT. WHEN I QUESTIONED THE MANAGER HE CLAIMED THERE WAS NO RECALL. THE SECOND TIME HE CLAIMED HIS FACTORY REP DID NOT AUTHORIZE THE REPAIR. THE VW DEALER IN QUESTION IS LAND VW IN DURHAM, NC. THE SERVICE MANAGER IS DAVE WILCOX. HE SIMPLY REFUSES TO FIX THE FUEL LINES. I BELIEVE VWOA IS TRYING TO COVER UP AND STALL. MY LINES ARE LEAKING BUT NOONE WILL FIX THEM. WHY DOES THE GOVERNMENT NOT ENFORCE MANDATED RECALLS?? HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE BEFORE VW AND THE GOVERNMENT WILL TAKE ACTION? HOW MANY EUROVANS HAVE TO GO UP IN FLAMES. I WANTED THE LINES REPLACED BEFORE I DRIVE THE VAN TO IDAHO FROM NC (WE ARE MOVING) BUT THE DEALER REFUSES. MY NEW ADDRESS IS 2062 CASSIA ST, POCATELLO, ID 83201 (NO PHONE, YET--BUT MY EMAIL REMAINS THE SAME). HOPE I GET THERE W/O AN ENGINE FIRE.
NHTSA complaint #724124 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Wynnewood, PA
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
RECALL 00V039000. NO NOTIFICATION AS REQUIRED. DURING TELEPHONE CALLS, ETC.VW REFUSES TO FIX.
NHTSA complaint #722890 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SAN Antonio, TX
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
FUEL LEAKAGE IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT DUE TO DEFECTIVE RUBBER FUEL LINE CONNECTORS. REPAIRED TWICE, SECOND REPAIR PAID FOR BY VW. *AK
NHTSA complaint #862267 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Tierra Verde, FL
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
AFTER STOPPING COULD DETECT THE SMELL OF FUEL INSIDE OF VEHICLE, EVEN WITH THE A/C ON. CONSUMER THOUGHT IT WAS A FUEL LINE.
NHTSA complaint #862108 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Wynnewood, PA
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
FUEL LINE LEAKS. VW DENIED ANY RECALL DURING SEVERAL TELEPHONE CALLS.
NHTSA complaint #721817 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Wynnewood, PA
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
VEHICLE EXPERIENCING FUEL LEAKAGES FROM THE FUEL LINE FIXING. REPAIRS WERE DONE BY A DEALER AT CONSUMER'S COST. PROBLEM IS REOCCURRING, MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER RECALL 00V039000 DUE TO VIN.
NHTSA complaint #860950 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Winter Park, FL
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
LEAK AT RETURN LINE AND FUEL MANIFOLD. FUEL DRIPPED ON DISTRIBUTOR LOCADED DIRECTLY BELOW. USED HALON FIRE EXTINGUISHER TO PREVENT FIRE.
NHTSA complaint #721332 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
South Dartmouth, MAFire
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
I BELIEVE IT WAS FUEL LINE RELATED AS THE MAJORITY OF THE FIRE DAMAGE WAS CENTERED AROUND THE CLUSTER OF FUEL LINES ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE ENGINE, ABOVE THE DISTRIBTOR.
NHTSA complaint #711170 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Lakeville, MA
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
FUEL LINE FITTINGS OVER ENGINE LEAK GASOLINE, TYPICALLY AS WEATHER TURNS COLDER. ONE THREE PORT FITTING AND TWO CONNECTIONS TO LINES RUNNING TO THE GAS TANK ARE INVOLVED. TRANSPORT CANADA ISSUED RECALL # 1994072 FOR 1992 EUROVANS WHICH HAD IDENTICAL COMPONENTS. THIS ISSUE IS COMMON TO 5 CYL VW EUROVANS AS REPORTED TO THE INTERNET EUROVAN LIST.
NHTSA complaint #711265 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.