Have time for just one quick part of this:

You should be able to call your local dealer with the VIN and have them
run a check to see if 

#1 Your particular VIN has any recalls attached to it. If so, they should 
   have a record of date and place of repair.

#2 If it has not been repaired, you will have to see what VW says. Some
   recalls were time & date stamped with a limit.

If your local dealer asks why you are asking - just describe you concern over
knowing the vehicle's repair history. If they are a good dealer and value
your business - they will help you with the information for safety reasons.
If not . . . do you really want to do business with them?

Kenyon

> 
> I was checking out the 'Vanagon Recall Information' FAQ & I've
> determined that my '87 Vanagon GL Wolfs. falls within some of the
> affected VINs on four of recall campaigns (SU, PW, PB & PG).  I'm the
> 3rd owner & unfortunately, the 2nd owner's documents left to me did not
> mention whether or not my Vanagon had ever been to the dealer for any
> 'corrective actions'. 
> 
> My question(s):
> 
> 1)  Since I'm the third owner, is the recall still in affect where I can
> take it to my local VW dealership for the necessary 'corrective
> actions'?
> 
> 2)  How can I determine whether my Vanagon has already been through the
> 'corrective actions' for each particular recall campaign?
> 
> 3)  If determined that I can still take my Vanagon to the VW dealership
> for the repairs & that my Vanagon has not already been repaired, is it
> as simple as calling them to make an appointment for the repairs?  Will
> the VW Dealership hassle me about repair costs?  
> 
> Any information would be greatly appreciated.
> 
> Durby
> 82 Rabbit L (diesel) >> for sale <<
> 87 Vanagon GL Wolfs
> 94 Golf GL
> 
> 

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