On Fri, 28 Feb 1997 16:00:13 -0600 Randy Newell said:
>Is there any way that I can find out if my 86 GL has been serviced for all
>known problems? I know on my Ford, they always put a recall sticker under
>the hood and it was reported back to them that the vehicle had been
>serviced. They keep a database for such information, does VW have a similar
>program?

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration    (202) 366-2768
Technical Reference Division
Room 5110
400 Seventh St. S.W.
Washington, D.C.  20590

Depending on the number of TSBs issued to date for your vehicle, it will
cost $20 to $40 to have them reproduced and mailed to you. You'll need
to send a written request, but first call to hear the recorded message
for instructions. "

and for the offices of Volkswagen US,

Volkswagen United States               (800) 822-8987
Customer Service                       (for sales literature,
3800 Hamlin Road                        retail sales locations,
Auburn Hills, MI 48326                  recall information, and
                                        service representatives)

and for those with VW/Winnebago campers (Rialtas):

Winnebago Customer Advisor              (800) 537-1885
  owner's manual for Rialta equipment   part number 701674/18/000

sorry, but i don't have the info for Canada or other countries. :(
joel