http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/problems/recalls/results.cfm

Thanks for posting this link. In checking my '87 Syncro Westy I found out
the likely reason I have a non-standard cruise control unit....looks like an
aftermarket unit but is the factory/dealer solution to a recall. The fuel
tank has likely also been replaced due to another recall. Those here with
this same van may want to check this out. This list is just the best. Thanks
very much in many ways about many things vans.
Bob Stevens

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----- Original Message -----
From: "Joel Walker" <jwalker17@EARTHLINK.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Wednesday, June 18, 2003 7:02 PM
Subject: Re: Recalls for Vanagon

> > How do I know if my Westy 87 had all the recalls it should had?
> I am the 4th
> > owner and this is an american Vanagon (I am canadian).
>
> go to www.nhtsa.gov
> scroll down, and on the left side, click Recalls
> make sure Vehicle is clicked on Type of Search, and click on
> Search Selected Type
> select 1987 as the Year, and click Submit Year
> pick Volkswagen as the Make, and click Submit Make
> select Vanagon as the Model, and click Submit Model
>    (if you have a Vanagon Syncro, select Syncro instead)
> click the checkbox for "Select this check box if you would like
> to see a full summary ..."
> and click on Submit Make and Model Query
>
> that gets you 7 national recall items on your 87 bus. IF a dealer
> has taken care of these recalls,
> there should/would be a sticker in the door opening somewhere.
> unless some unscrupulous and dreaded previous owner has removed
> it.
>
> note that there were other things wrong with the buses that did
> NOT get flagged as 'recalls' ... some things, vw fixed on their
> own. like the overhead a/c ducting ... was not a recall. but it
> was a problem, and vw did send out letters to owners to come by
> the dealer and get it fixed. i got my letter a long time after me
> and the bus had parted company.
>
> good luck!
> joel
>