I had this problem on December 13, 1988 (I keep all my repair work orders).
I have no advice on cost since it was covered under warranty but the
solution was simple to "clean, lube and adjust sliding door lock".

Roy O.
'87 Westfalia
(till death us do part)

-----Original Message-----
From: Michael Jurik <MAJurik27@AOL.COM>
To: Vanagon@VANAGON.COM <Vanagon@VANAGON.COM>
Date: Tuesday, September 15, 1998 6:45 AM
Subject: Re: FW: sliding door

>I also have a sliding door with a mind of its own (ditto for almost losing
my
>dog). I've got the thing rigged with a hasp on the interior side for safety
>and security. I see what's causing the problem -- the catch on the rear end
of
>the slider. I haven't had the courage to inquire as to its price. Does
anyone
>know the recall status of this problem?
>
>Michael Jurik
>87 GL
>