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Oct 4, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 189,000 mi

FUEL LINE LEAKS AND LEARNT THERE IS A RECALL IN CANADA WITH OWNERS COMPLAINED OF THE SAME ISSUES. DEFECTIVE FUEL LINE SYSTEM WAS INSTALLED.

Oct 4, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 189,000 mi

FUEL LINE LEAKS AND LEARNT THERE IS A RECALL IN CANADA WITH OWNERS COMPLAINED OF THE SAME ISSUES. DEFECTIVE FUEL LINE SYSTEM WAS INSTALLED.

Oct 14, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 131,000 mi

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 T...

Oct 14, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 131,000 mi

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 T...

May 14, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline

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 NO...

May 14, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline

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 NO...

Jun 24, 2005 Electrical System Fire

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.*AK

Jun 24, 2005 Electrical System Fire

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.*AK

Jul 23, 2004 Steering Crash

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 I...

Jul 23, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

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 I...

Jul 23, 2004 Steering Crash

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 I...

Jul 23, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

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 I...

Aug 26, 2003 Unknown Or Other 60,000 mi

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. ...

Aug 26, 2003 Unknown Or Other 60,000 mi

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. ...

Feb 3, 2003 Power Train

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. *TT

Feb 3, 2003 Power Train

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. *TT

Sep 11, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

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. *AK

Sep 11, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

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. *AK

Aug 18, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

RECALL 00 V039 000. PARTS THAT ARE NEEDED TO PERFORM THE RECALL ARE NOT AVAILABLE.*AK

Aug 18, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

RECALL 00 V039 000. PARTS THAT ARE NEEDED TO PERFORM THE RECALL ARE NOT AVAILABLE.*AK

Jul 31, 2000 Unknown Or Other Crash

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 SA...

Jul 31, 2000 Power Train Crash

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 SA...

Jul 31, 2000 Unknown Or Other Crash

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 SA...

Jul 31, 2000 Power Train Crash

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 SA...

Jul 26, 2000 Electrical System Fire

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 PR...

Jul 26, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

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 PR...

Jul 26, 2000 Electrical System Fire

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 PR...

Jul 26, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

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 PR...

Jun 30, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

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.*AK

Jun 30, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

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.*AK

Jun 16, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

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 WA...

Jun 16, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

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 WA...

Jun 12, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

NEVER NOTIFIED OF ANY RECALLS, INCLUDING CURRENT, INCLUDING ONES REPAIRED. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED IN SUMMARY. *AK

Jun 12, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

NEVER NOTIFIED OF ANY RECALLS, INCLUDING CURRENT, INCLUDING ONES REPAIRED. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED IN SUMMARY. *AK

May 22, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL LEAKAGE IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT DUE TO DEFECTIVE RUBBER FUEL LINE CONNECTORS. REPAIRED TWICE, SECOND REPAIR PAID FOR BY VW. *AK *ML

May 22, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL LEAKAGE IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT DUE TO DEFECTIVE RUBBER FUEL LINE CONNECTORS. REPAIRED TWICE, SECOND REPAIR PAID FOR BY VW. *AK *ML

May 19, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

RECALL 00V039000. NO NOTIFICATION AS REQUIRED. DURING TELEPHONE CALLS, ETC.VW REFUSES TO FIX. *AK

May 19, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

RECALL 00V039000. NO NOTIFICATION AS REQUIRED. DURING TELEPHONE CALLS, ETC.VW REFUSES TO FIX. *AK

May 18, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

AFTER STOPPING COULD DETECT THE SMELL OF FUEL INSIDE OF VEHICLE, EVEN WITH THE A/C ON. CONSUMER THOUGHT IT WAS A FUEL LINE. *AK

May 18, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

AFTER STOPPING COULD DETECT THE SMELL OF FUEL INSIDE OF VEHICLE, EVEN WITH THE A/C ON. CONSUMER THOUGHT IT WAS A FUEL LINE. *AK

Apr 26, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

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. *AK

Apr 26, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

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. *AK

Apr 22, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL LINE LEAKS. VW DENIED ANY RECALL DURING SEVERAL TELEPHONE CALLS. *AK

Apr 22, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL LINE LEAKS. VW DENIED ANY RECALL DURING SEVERAL TELEPHONE CALLS. *AK

Apr 11, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

LEAK AT RETURN LINE AND FUEL MANIFOLD. FUEL DRIPPED ON DISTRIBUTOR LOCADED DIRECTLY BELOW. USED HALON FIRE EXTINGUISHER TO PREVENT FIRE.*AK

Apr 11, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

LEAK AT RETURN LINE AND FUEL MANIFOLD. FUEL DRIPPED ON DISTRIBUTOR LOCADED DIRECTLY BELOW. USED HALON FIRE EXTINGUISHER TO PREVENT FIRE.*AK

Apr 7, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

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.

Apr 7, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

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 EUR...

Apr 7, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

THIS IS AN ADDENDUM TO THE EARLIER VOQ I POSTED ON 9/10/99. EUROVANS WERE RECALLED IN CANADA FOR THE VERY SAME FUEL LEAK PROBLEM - CANADIAN RECALL # 1994072. THE RECALL IS IN 1994, THEREFORE VW WOULD NOT HAVE HAD ANY NOTICE OF THE PROBLEM UNTIL 1994, AFTER THE 1993 MODEL YEAR PRODUCTION HAD ENDED. T...

Apr 7, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE FUEL LINE LEAKED AS I STARTED THE CAR. I SMELLED GAS, TURNED IT OFF AND INVESTIGATED. FUEL WAS DRIPPING FROM THE FITTING. THE FITTING IS RIGHT ABOVE THE DISTRIBUTOR AND CLOSE TO THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD. A FIRE WAS LIKELY IF I HAD DRIVEN THE VAN. I REPLACED THE LINE, PAID OUT OF POCKET SINCE VW...

Apr 7, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

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.

Apr 7, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

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 EUR...

Apr 7, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

THIS IS AN ADDENDUM TO THE EARLIER VOQ I POSTED ON 9/10/99. EUROVANS WERE RECALLED IN CANADA FOR THE VERY SAME FUEL LEAK PROBLEM - CANADIAN RECALL # 1994072. THE RECALL IS IN 1994, THEREFORE VW WOULD NOT HAVE HAD ANY NOTICE OF THE PROBLEM UNTIL 1994, AFTER THE 1993 MODEL YEAR PRODUCTION HAD ENDED. T...

Apr 7, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE FUEL LINE LEAKED AS I STARTED THE CAR. I SMELLED GAS, TURNED IT OFF AND INVESTIGATED. FUEL WAS DRIPPING FROM THE FITTING. THE FITTING IS RIGHT ABOVE THE DISTRIBUTOR AND CLOSE TO THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD. A FIRE WAS LIKELY IF I HAD DRIVEN THE VAN. I REPLACED THE LINE, PAID OUT OF POCKET SINCE VW...

Mar 29, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

THERE IS A GAS LEAK COMING FROM A GAS LINE THAT GOES TO FUEL INJECTION DUE TO A FACTORY MACHINE PRESSURE CLAMP, POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD. CLAMP CANNOT BE TIGHTENED, AND THE PARTS NEEDED TO REPAIR ARE UNAVAILABLE. *AK

Mar 29, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

THERE IS A GAS LEAK COMING FROM A GAS LINE THAT GOES TO FUEL INJECTION DUE TO A FACTORY MACHINE PRESSURE CLAMP, POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD. CLAMP CANNOT BE TIGHTENED, AND THE PARTS NEEDED TO REPAIR ARE UNAVAILABLE. *AK

Mar 17, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

STARTED UP VEHICLE IN THE DRIVEWAY AND SMELLED GAS. OPENED THE HOOD, AND NOTICED FUEL LEAKAGE. CONTACTED DEALER. DEALER WAS NOT AWARE OF A RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM. *AK

Mar 17, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

STARTED UP VEHICLE IN THE DRIVEWAY AND SMELLED GAS. OPENED THE HOOD, AND NOTICED FUEL LEAKAGE. CONTACTED DEALER. DEALER WAS NOT AWARE OF A RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM. *AK

Mar 13, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE LEAKING CRIMP IS DIRECTLY ABOVE THE DISTRIBUTOR - HENCE A HUGE FIRE HAZARD. *AK

Mar 13, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE LEAKING CRIMP IS DIRECTLY ABOVE THE DISTRIBUTOR - HENCE A HUGE FIRE HAZARD. *AK

Mar 7, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE PRESSURIZED HOSES THAT CONNECT THE INJECTOR RAILS AND THE COLD START INJECTOR TO THE MAIN (PLASTIC) FUEL SUPPLY LINES PASS DIRECTLY OVER DISTRIBUTOR. EXHAUST FROM RADIATOR COOLING ALSO BLOWS DIRECTLY TO THIS AREA OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. OVER TIME / AT AROUND 116K MILES, SAID HOSES HAD HARDE...

Mar 7, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE PRESSURIZED HOSES THAT CONNECT THE INJECTOR RAILS AND THE COLD START INJECTOR TO THE MAIN (PLASTIC) FUEL SUPPLY LINES PASS DIRECTLY OVER DISTRIBUTOR. EXHAUST FROM RADIATOR COOLING ALSO BLOWS DIRECTLY TO THIS AREA OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. OVER TIME / AT AROUND 116K MILES, SAID HOSES HAD HARDE...

Mar 5, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

FIRE HAZARD. SEVERAL VW'S BURND TO THE GROUND. VW WILL NOT RECOGNIZE PROBLEM WITH ORIGINAL FUEL LINE AND CLAMPS! *AK

Mar 5, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

FIRE HAZARD. SEVERAL VW'S BURND TO THE GROUND. VW WILL NOT RECOGNIZE PROBLEM WITH ORIGINAL FUEL LINE AND CLAMPS! *AK

Mar 2, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

EVERY EUROVAN OWNER I TALK TO HAS THE SAME PROBLEM!!!. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED WITHIN SUMMARY. *AK

Mar 2, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

EVERY EUROVAN OWNER I TALK TO HAS THE SAME PROBLEM!!!. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED WITHIN SUMMARY. *AK

Feb 17, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL HOSE & CLAMPS LEAKING IN ENGINE COMPARMENT. MANY OWNERS REPORTING EXACT SAME PROBLEM AT ABOUT THE 6-7 YEAR OF OWNERSHIP, SOME HAVE REPORTED FIRES. VW ALSO HAD SAME TROUBLE WITH VW PASSAT WHICH RESULTED IN A RECALL.. COLD WEATHER. 8AK

Feb 17, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL HOSE & CLAMPS LEAKING IN ENGINE COMPARMENT. MANY OWNERS REPORTING EXACT SAME PROBLEM AT ABOUT THE 6-7 YEAR OF OWNERSHIP, SOME HAVE REPORTED FIRES. VW ALSO HAD SAME TROUBLE WITH VW PASSAT WHICH RESULTED IN A RECALL.. COLD WEATHER. 8AK

Jan 30, 2000 Electrical System

THE HORNS ON MY VEHICLE HAVE BEEN REPAIRED THREE TIMES AND ARE AGAIN NOT WORKING. THE GAS AND TEMP GAUGE ARE NOT WORKING AND A LOCAL DEALER SAID THIS IS A PERSISTENT PROBLEM WITH EUROVANS. THE AIR CONDITIONING HAS GONE OUT SEVERAL TIMES. THE AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR FROZE ONE TIME AND MELTED T...

Jan 30, 2000 Fuel System, Other

THE HORNS ON MY VEHICLE HAVE BEEN REPAIRED THREE TIMES AND ARE AGAIN NOT WORKING. THE GAS AND TEMP GAUGE ARE NOT WORKING AND A LOCAL DEALER SAID THIS IS A PERSISTENT PROBLEM WITH EUROVANS. THE AIR CONDITIONING HAS GONE OUT SEVERAL TIMES. THE AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR FROZE ONE TIME AND MELTED T...

Jan 30, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE HORNS ON MY VEHICLE HAVE BEEN REPAIRED THREE TIMES AND ARE AGAIN NOT WORKING. THE GAS AND TEMP GAUGE ARE NOT WORKING AND A LOCAL DEALER SAID THIS IS A PERSISTENT PROBLEM WITH EUROVANS. THE AIR CONDITIONING HAS GONE OUT SEVERAL TIMES. THE AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR FROZE ONE TIME AND MELTED T...

Jan 30, 2000 Equipment

THE HORNS ON MY VEHICLE HAVE BEEN REPAIRED THREE TIMES AND ARE AGAIN NOT WORKING. THE GAS AND TEMP GAUGE ARE NOT WORKING AND A LOCAL DEALER SAID THIS IS A PERSISTENT PROBLEM WITH EUROVANS. THE AIR CONDITIONING HAS GONE OUT SEVERAL TIMES. THE AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR FROZE ONE TIME AND MELTED T...

Jan 30, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE HORNS ON MY VEHICLE HAVE BEEN REPAIRED THREE TIMES AND ARE AGAIN NOT WORKING. THE GAS AND TEMP GAUGE ARE NOT WORKING AND A LOCAL DEALER SAID THIS IS A PERSISTENT PROBLEM WITH EUROVANS. THE AIR CONDITIONING HAS GONE OUT SEVERAL TIMES. THE AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR FROZE ONE TIME AND MELTED T...

Jan 30, 2000 Exterior Lighting

THE HORNS ON MY VEHICLE HAVE BEEN REPAIRED THREE TIMES AND ARE AGAIN NOT WORKING. THE GAS AND TEMP GAUGE ARE NOT WORKING AND A LOCAL DEALER SAID THIS IS A PERSISTENT PROBLEM WITH EUROVANS. THE AIR CONDITIONING HAS GONE OUT SEVERAL TIMES. THE AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR FROZE ONE TIME AND MELTED T...

Jan 30, 2000 Visibility

THE HORNS ON MY VEHICLE HAVE BEEN REPAIRED THREE TIMES AND ARE AGAIN NOT WORKING. THE GAS AND TEMP GAUGE ARE NOT WORKING AND A LOCAL DEALER SAID THIS IS A PERSISTENT PROBLEM WITH EUROVANS. THE AIR CONDITIONING HAS GONE OUT SEVERAL TIMES. THE AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR FROZE ONE TIME AND MELTED T...

Jan 30, 2000 Electrical System

THE HORNS ON MY VEHICLE HAVE BEEN REPAIRED THREE TIMES AND ARE AGAIN NOT WORKING. THE GAS AND TEMP GAUGE ARE NOT WORKING AND A LOCAL DEALER SAID THIS IS A PERSISTENT PROBLEM WITH EUROVANS. THE AIR CONDITIONING HAS GONE OUT SEVERAL TIMES. THE AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR FROZE ONE TIME AND MELTED T...

Jan 30, 2000 Fuel System, Other

THE HORNS ON MY VEHICLE HAVE BEEN REPAIRED THREE TIMES AND ARE AGAIN NOT WORKING. THE GAS AND TEMP GAUGE ARE NOT WORKING AND A LOCAL DEALER SAID THIS IS A PERSISTENT PROBLEM WITH EUROVANS. THE AIR CONDITIONING HAS GONE OUT SEVERAL TIMES. THE AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR FROZE ONE TIME AND MELTED T...

Jan 30, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE HORNS ON MY VEHICLE HAVE BEEN REPAIRED THREE TIMES AND ARE AGAIN NOT WORKING. THE GAS AND TEMP GAUGE ARE NOT WORKING AND A LOCAL DEALER SAID THIS IS A PERSISTENT PROBLEM WITH EUROVANS. THE AIR CONDITIONING HAS GONE OUT SEVERAL TIMES. THE AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR FROZE ONE TIME AND MELTED T...

Jan 30, 2000 Equipment

THE HORNS ON MY VEHICLE HAVE BEEN REPAIRED THREE TIMES AND ARE AGAIN NOT WORKING. THE GAS AND TEMP GAUGE ARE NOT WORKING AND A LOCAL DEALER SAID THIS IS A PERSISTENT PROBLEM WITH EUROVANS. THE AIR CONDITIONING HAS GONE OUT SEVERAL TIMES. THE AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR FROZE ONE TIME AND MELTED T...

Jan 30, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE HORNS ON MY VEHICLE HAVE BEEN REPAIRED THREE TIMES AND ARE AGAIN NOT WORKING. THE GAS AND TEMP GAUGE ARE NOT WORKING AND A LOCAL DEALER SAID THIS IS A PERSISTENT PROBLEM WITH EUROVANS. THE AIR CONDITIONING HAS GONE OUT SEVERAL TIMES. THE AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR FROZE ONE TIME AND MELTED T...

Jan 30, 2000 Exterior Lighting

THE HORNS ON MY VEHICLE HAVE BEEN REPAIRED THREE TIMES AND ARE AGAIN NOT WORKING. THE GAS AND TEMP GAUGE ARE NOT WORKING AND A LOCAL DEALER SAID THIS IS A PERSISTENT PROBLEM WITH EUROVANS. THE AIR CONDITIONING HAS GONE OUT SEVERAL TIMES. THE AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR FROZE ONE TIME AND MELTED T...

Jan 30, 2000 Visibility

THE HORNS ON MY VEHICLE HAVE BEEN REPAIRED THREE TIMES AND ARE AGAIN NOT WORKING. THE GAS AND TEMP GAUGE ARE NOT WORKING AND A LOCAL DEALER SAID THIS IS A PERSISTENT PROBLEM WITH EUROVANS. THE AIR CONDITIONING HAS GONE OUT SEVERAL TIMES. THE AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR FROZE ONE TIME AND MELTED T...

Jan 19, 2000 Steering

RECALL 94V058000. DEALER HAS NOT HAD PARTS SINCE SEPT. 1999. *AK

Jan 19, 2000 Steering

RECALL 94V058000. DEALER HAS NOT HAD PARTS SINCE SEPT. 1999. *AK

Jan 17, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jan 17, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

PROBLEM HAS BEEN REPORTED BY MANY EUROVAN OWNERS. WAS RECALLED IN CANADA. NO SAFETY DEFECT MENTIONED IN SUMMARY. *AK

Jan 17, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jan 17, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

PROBLEM HAS BEEN REPORTED BY MANY EUROVAN OWNERS. WAS RECALLED IN CANADA. NO SAFETY DEFECT MENTIONED IN SUMMARY. *AK

Jan 7, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL LEAKING IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FROM UNION OF RUBBER HOSE/HARD PLASTIC LINE SUPPLYING FUEL FROM TANK TO FUEL INJECTORS. LEAK OCCURS AT LOW (15 F) AMBIENT TEMPERATURE. FUEL DRIPS IN AREA OF IGNITION DISTRIBUTOR. WAS ALERTED TO POTENTIAL PROBLEM BY POSTINGS FROM OTHER VW EUROVAN OWNERS AND BEGAN CH...

Jan 7, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL LEAKING IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FROM UNION OF RUBBER HOSE/HARD PLASTIC LINE SUPPLYING FUEL FROM TANK TO FUEL INJECTORS. LEAK OCCURS AT LOW (15 F) AMBIENT TEMPERATURE. FUEL DRIPS IN AREA OF IGNITION DISTRIBUTOR. WAS ALERTED TO POTENTIAL PROBLEM BY POSTINGS FROM OTHER VW EUROVAN OWNERS AND BEGAN CH...

Jan 1, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

RAW FUEL WAS DRIPPING FROM A "T" FITTING NEAR THE TOP OF THE ENGINE.

Jan 1, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

RAW FUEL WAS DRIPPING FROM A "T" FITTING NEAR THE TOP OF THE ENGINE.

Dec 31, 1999 Fuel System, Other

PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.

Dec 31, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

PROBLEM IS FUEL LINES LEAKING AFTER NIGHT TIME COLD SOAK-COMMON AMONG 93 EUROVANS. REQUEST NATIONAL RECALL OF EUROVANS TO PREVENT DEATHS FROM VEHICLE FIRES. *AK

Dec 31, 1999 Fuel System, Other

PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.

Dec 31, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

PROBLEM IS FUEL LINES LEAKING AFTER NIGHT TIME COLD SOAK-COMMON AMONG 93 EUROVANS. REQUEST NATIONAL RECALL OF EUROVANS TO PREVENT DEATHS FROM VEHICLE FIRES. *AK

Dec 30, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

CRIMPED FUEL LINE CONNECTIONS AT THE ENGINE LEAKS FUEL. THESE CONNECTIONS ARE DIRECTLY OVER THE IGNITION DISTRIBUTOR AND POSE A SERIOUS FIRE HAZARD. IT APPEARS THAT THE CAUSE OF THE LEAK IS AN IMPROPERLY SIZED METAL CRIMP: EVEN THOUGH THE RUBBER SUPPLY AND RETURN LINES ARE DIFFERENT SIZES THEY USE T...

Dec 30, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

CRIMPED FUEL LINE CONNECTIONS AT THE ENGINE LEAKS FUEL. THESE CONNECTIONS ARE DIRECTLY OVER THE IGNITION DISTRIBUTOR AND POSE A SERIOUS FIRE HAZARD. IT APPEARS THAT THE CAUSE OF THE LEAK IS AN IMPROPERLY SIZED METAL CRIMP: EVEN THOUGH THE RUBBER SUPPLY AND RETURN LINES ARE DIFFERENT SIZES THEY USE T...

Dec 20, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

SIGNIFICANT FUEL LINE LEAK OCCURRED WITHOUT APPARENT CAUSE AT JUNCTION OF PLASTIC FUEL LINE FROM TANK TO RUBBER HOSE. LEAKED FROM UNADJUSTABLE COMPRESSION FITTING USED TO SEAL RUBBER HOSE TO PLASTIC LINE IMMEDIATELY ABOVE DISTRIBUTOR. EXTREME FIRE HAZARD. I HAVE REPLACED RUBBER FUEL INJECTION HOS...

Dec 20, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

SIGNIFICANT FUEL LINE LEAK OCCURRED WITHOUT APPARENT CAUSE AT JUNCTION OF PLASTIC FUEL LINE FROM TANK TO RUBBER HOSE. LEAKED FROM UNADJUSTABLE COMPRESSION FITTING USED TO SEAL RUBBER HOSE TO PLASTIC LINE IMMEDIATELY ABOVE DISTRIBUTOR. EXTREME FIRE HAZARD. I HAVE REPLACED RUBBER FUEL INJECTION HOS...

Dec 19, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

STRONG SMELL OF RAW FUEL IN PASSENGER COMPARTMENT AND OUTSIDE OF VEHICLE HAS OCCURRED ITERMITTENTLY SINCE WE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE. MORE FREQUENTLY ON VERY COLD DAYS. *AK

Dec 19, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

STRONG SMELL OF RAW FUEL IN PASSENGER COMPARTMENT AND OUTSIDE OF VEHICLE HAS OCCURRED ITERMITTENTLY SINCE WE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE. MORE FREQUENTLY ON VERY COLD DAYS. *AK

Dec 18, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

TEMPERATURE AT 27F STARTED ENGINE IMMEDIATELY SMELLED GAS CHECKED UNDER THE HOOD GAS WAS DRIPPING FROM 2 PLACES ONTO ENGINE BLOCK, SHUTOFF ENGINE. IN LAST FOUR EARS IN COLD TEMPS HAVE SMELLED GAS BUT DRIVEN AND CHECKED ENGINE AFTERWARDS NEVER FOUND ANY DRIPS GUESS BECAUSE HAD DRIED UP. CASUALLY MENT...

Dec 18, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

TEMPERATURE AT 27F STARTED ENGINE IMMEDIATELY SMELLED GAS CHECKED UNDER THE HOOD GAS WAS DRIPPING FROM 2 PLACES ONTO ENGINE BLOCK, SHUTOFF ENGINE. IN LAST FOUR EARS IN COLD TEMPS HAVE SMELLED GAS BUT DRIVEN AND CHECKED ENGINE AFTERWARDS NEVER FOUND ANY DRIPS GUESS BECAUSE HAD DRIED UP. CASUALLY MENT...

Nov 8, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FUEL LINE FITTING LEAKS GASOLINE WHEN AMBIENT TEMPERATURE IS BELOW 60. THIS FITTING IS LOCATED ABOVE THE DISTRIBUTOR SO THAT GASOLINE DROPS ONTO IT. ONCE ENGINE IS WARM, THE LEAK STOPS. I HAVE READ AT LEAST TWO OTHER SIMILAR INSIDENCES ON A VW EUROVAN/VANAGON NEWSGROUP. *AK

Nov 8, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FUEL LINE FITTING LEAKS GASOLINE WHEN AMBIENT TEMPERATURE IS BELOW 60. THIS FITTING IS LOCATED ABOVE THE DISTRIBUTOR SO THAT GASOLINE DROPS ONTO IT. ONCE ENGINE IS WARM, THE LEAK STOPS. I HAVE READ AT LEAST TWO OTHER SIMILAR INSIDENCES ON A VW EUROVAN/VANAGON NEWSGROUP. *AK

Oct 28, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

WHILE DRIVING IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD, DROPPING OFF A CHILD AT SCHOOL ANDCONTINUED DOWN THE ROAD,VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. VEHICLA WAS TOTALLED. 1ST AND 2ND TIME THEY SAID TO BRING THE VEHICLE INTO REPAIR SHOP, AND THEY REPLACED GASKET/SEAL ON THE FUEL TANK. SECOND TIME THEY REPLACED SECTION OF HOSES. ...

Oct 28, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

WHILE DRIVING IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD, DROPPING OFF A CHILD AT SCHOOL ANDCONTINUED DOWN THE ROAD,VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. VEHICLA WAS TOTALLED. 1ST AND 2ND TIME THEY SAID TO BRING THE VEHICLE INTO REPAIR SHOP, AND THEY REPLACED GASKET/SEAL ON THE FUEL TANK. SECOND TIME THEY REPLACED SECTION OF HOSES. ...

Oct 28, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

WHILE DRIVING IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD, DROPPING OFF A CHILD AT SCHOOL ANDCONTINUED DOWN THE ROAD,VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. VEHICLA WAS TOTALLED. 1ST AND 2ND TIME THEY SAID TO BRING THE VEHICLE INTO REPAIR SHOP, AND THEY REPLACED GASKET/SEAL ON THE FUEL TANK. SECOND TIME THEY REPLACED SECTION OF HOSES. ...

Oct 28, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

WHILE DRIVING IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD, DROPPING OFF A CHILD AT SCHOOL ANDCONTINUED DOWN THE ROAD,VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. VEHICLA WAS TOTALLED. 1ST AND 2ND TIME THEY SAID TO BRING THE VEHICLE INTO REPAIR SHOP, AND THEY REPLACED GASKET/SEAL ON THE FUEL TANK. SECOND TIME THEY REPLACED SECTION OF HOSES. ...

Oct 25, 1999 Electrical System

STARTER RELAY WENT OUT, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO NOT START AT ALL. DEALER HAS NOT SEEN VEHICLE. THIS HAS HAPPENED 3 TIMES. *AK

Oct 25, 1999 Electrical System

STARTER RELAY WENT OUT, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO NOT START AT ALL. DEALER HAS NOT SEEN VEHICLE. THIS HAS HAPPENED 3 TIMES. *AK

Oct 17, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

PLASTIC FUEL LINES FROM TANK LEAKING AT FASTENING CLAMPS IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT ONTO DISTRIBUTOR CAP. RAW FUEL SMELL NOTICED IN PASSENGER COMPARTMENT WHILE DRIVING. VEHICLE WAS IMMEDIATELY PULLED TO ROADSIDE, SHUT OFF AND TOWED TO REPAIR FACILITY. PASSENGERS WERE LEFT STRANDED. POSSIBILITY OF FIRE IS...

Oct 17, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

PLASTIC FUEL LINES FROM TANK LEAKING AT FASTENING CLAMPS IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT ONTO DISTRIBUTOR CAP. RAW FUEL SMELL NOTICED IN PASSENGER COMPARTMENT WHILE DRIVING. VEHICLE WAS IMMEDIATELY PULLED TO ROADSIDE, SHUT OFF AND TOWED TO REPAIR FACILITY. PASSENGERS WERE LEFT STRANDED. POSSIBILITY OF FIRE IS...

Oct 5, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

SMELLED GAS AND NOTICED DRIPPING OF FUEL LINE AT START UP. LINE WOULD SEAL UP ONCE ENGINE WARMED UP. TOOK TO MECHANIC WHO REMOVE CONNECTION AND ADDED HOSE CLAMP. LEAK IS BETWEEN RUBBER AND PLASTIC FUEL SUPPLY LINE FROM GAS TANK.

Oct 5, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

SMELLED GAS AND NOTICED DRIPPING OF FUEL LINE AT START UP. LINE WOULD SEAL UP ONCE ENGINE WARMED UP. TOOK TO MECHANIC WHO REMOVE CONNECTION AND ADDED HOSE CLAMP. LEAK IS BETWEEN RUBBER AND PLASTIC FUEL SUPPLY LINE FROM GAS TANK.

Oct 4, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE FLEXIBLE FUEL HOSES EXTENDING FROM THE HARD PLASTIC FUEL SUPPLY/RETURN LINES LEAK GASOLINE IN COLD WEATHER. LEAKS HAVE BEEN FOUND AT BOTH ENDS OF EACH HOSE. LEAK RATES VARY FROM "WICKING" AT HOSE ENDS TO SEVERAL DROPS PER SECOND. THESE LEAKS ARE ESPECIALLY DANGEROUS AS THEY OCCUR DIRECTLY ABOVE...

Oct 4, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE FLEXIBLE FUEL HOSES EXTENDING FROM THE HARD PLASTIC FUEL SUPPLY/RETURN LINES LEAK GASOLINE IN COLD WEATHER. LEAKS HAVE BEEN FOUND AT BOTH ENDS OF EACH HOSE. LEAK RATES VARY FROM "WICKING" AT HOSE ENDS TO SEVERAL DROPS PER SECOND. THESE LEAKS ARE ESPECIALLY DANGEROUS AS THEY OCCUR DIRECTLY ABOVE...

Sep 24, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

LEAKING FUEL LINES

Sep 24, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

LEAKING FUEL LINES

Sep 22, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL LINE LEAK. GAS FUMES IN DRIVER'S COMPARTMENT FOR 6 MONTHS BEFORE UNIVERSITY VOLKSWAGEN REPAIRED. THEY COULDN'T DIAGNOSE. I FINALLY TOOK THEM A COPY OF A POSTING FROM A EUROVAN LIST ON THE WEB WHICH DESCRIBED THE PROBLEM IN DETAIL. UVW REPLACED THE BAD CLAMPS/HOSES IMMEDIATELY THEN. APPAREN...

Sep 22, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL LINE LEAK. GAS FUMES IN DRIVER'S COMPARTMENT FOR 6 MONTHS BEFORE UNIVERSITY VOLKSWAGEN REPAIRED. THEY COULDN'T DIAGNOSE. I FINALLY TOOK THEM A COPY OF A POSTING FROM A EUROVAN LIST ON THE WEB WHICH DESCRIBED THE PROBLEM IN DETAIL. UVW REPLACED THE BAD CLAMPS/HOSES IMMEDIATELY THEN. APPAREN...

Sep 16, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHEN COLD, THE FUEL LINES SPRAY GASOLINE ONTO THE DISTRIBUTOR.

Sep 16, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHEN COLD, THE FUEL LINES SPRAY GASOLINE ONTO THE DISTRIBUTOR.

Sep 10, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

WHILE DRIVING CONSUME NOTICED THICK BLACK SMOKE POURING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. WHEN HOOD WAS LIFTED THERE WAS A FIRE IN THE ENGINE, AND STRONG ODOR OF GASOLINE. FIRE WAS DUE BY A LEAKING FUEL LINE CAUSED BY DEFECTIVE CLAMPS. THE LEAK WAS IN THE FUEL LINE FROM FUEL PUMP TO FUEL INJECTOR RAIL DIRECTL...

Sep 10, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

WHILE DRIVING CONSUME NOTICED THICK BLACK SMOKE POURING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. WHEN HOOD WAS LIFTED THERE WAS A FIRE IN THE ENGINE, AND STRONG ODOR OF GASOLINE. FIRE WAS DUE BY A LEAKING FUEL LINE CAUSED BY DEFECTIVE CLAMPS. THE LEAK WAS IN THE FUEL LINE FROM FUEL PUMP TO FUEL INJECTOR RAIL DIRECTL...

Jul 16, 1999 Power Train

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION JERKS/LURCHES VIOLENTLY UPON UPSHIFT FROM 1ST TO 2ND (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION). TRANSMISSION DOES NOT ENGAGE FOR A FEW SECONDS AFTER DEPRESSING ACCELERATOR - VERY SCARY WHEN ON EXPRESSWAY ENTRANCE RAMP! DEALER INSPECTION DETERMINED THAT TRANSMISSION CONTROL UNIT WAS FAULTY (T...

Jul 16, 1999 Power Train

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION JERKS/LURCHES VIOLENTLY UPON UPSHIFT FROM 1ST TO 2ND (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION). TRANSMISSION DOES NOT ENGAGE FOR A FEW SECONDS AFTER DEPRESSING ACCELERATOR - VERY SCARY WHEN ON EXPRESSWAY ENTRANCE RAMP! DEALER INSPECTION DETERMINED THAT TRANSMISSION CONTROL UNIT WAS FAULTY (T...

Jul 15, 1999 Air Bags Crash

AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY AT THE TIME OF ACCIDENT. CONSUMER CONTACTED MANUFACTURER, SAID NO AIRBAGS INSTALLED IN 1993 CAR. *AK *ML

Jul 15, 1999 Air Bags Crash

AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY AT THE TIME OF ACCIDENT. CONSUMER CONTACTED MANUFACTURER, SAID NO AIRBAGS INSTALLED IN 1993 CAR. *AK *ML

Jul 14, 1999 Tires

TIRES FAILED. REPLACEMENT TIRES DO NOT FAIL. *AK( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 195/70R15C )

Jul 14, 1999 Tires

TIRES FAILED. REPLACEMENT TIRES DO NOT FAIL. *AK( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 195/70R15C )

Jan 21, 1999 Fuel System, Other

CONSUMER NOT NOTIFIED OF RECALL ON THE FUEL LINES.

Jan 21, 1999 Fuel System, Other

CONSUMER NOT NOTIFIED OF RECALL ON THE FUEL LINES.

Oct 29, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING THE ENGINE CUTS OFF WHICH DISCONNECTS THE STEERING AND POWER BRAKES. HAS HAPPENED 4 TIMES IN A WEEK. DEALER CAN'T FIND THE PROBLEM. *AK

Oct 29, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING THE ENGINE CUTS OFF WHICH DISCONNECTS THE STEERING AND POWER BRAKES. HAS HAPPENED 4 TIMES IN A WEEK. DEALER CAN'T FIND THE PROBLEM. *AK

Oct 22, 1998 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT RECALL WORK CAN NOT BE PERFORMED DUE TO LACK OF PARTS, UNIT HAS FAILED.

Oct 22, 1998 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT RECALL WORK CAN NOT BE PERFORMED DUE TO LACK OF PARTS, UNIT HAS FAILED.

Aug 5, 1998 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR EXPLODED CAUSING DAMAGE TO ENTIRE A/C SYSTEM AND ENGINE COMPONENTS. (QCAW)

Aug 5, 1998 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR EXPLODED CAUSING DAMAGE TO ENTIRE A/C SYSTEM AND ENGINE COMPONENTS. (QCAW)

Feb 20, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline

GAS LINE MALFUNCTION.

Feb 20, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline

GAS LINE MALFUNCTION.

Nov 27, 1997 Power Train

SEALED WHEEL BEARING FAILURE

Nov 27, 1997 Power Train

SEALED WHEEL BEARING FAILURE

Sep 10, 1997 Equipment

A/C RECALL WORK DENIED.

Sep 10, 1997 Equipment

A/C RECALL WORK DENIED.

Jun 9, 1997 Structure

CONSUMER NOT NOTIFIED OF BUMPER RECALL.

Jun 9, 1997 Structure

CONSUMER NOT NOTIFIED OF BUMPER RECALL.

Mar 10, 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL IS LEAKING ONTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, CAUSING A HAZARD DUE TO BAD HOSE CLAMPS WHICH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. CONSUMER ALSO NOTICED VERY BAD FUMES/ODOR INSIDE THE VEHICLE. *AK

Mar 10, 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL IS LEAKING ONTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, CAUSING A HAZARD DUE TO BAD HOSE CLAMPS WHICH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. CONSUMER ALSO NOTICED VERY BAD FUMES/ODOR INSIDE THE VEHICLE. *AK

Jan 16, 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

FUEL LEAK IN A RUBBER HOSE IGNITED BY SOME TYPE OF IGNITION SOURCE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, CAUSING FIRE.

Jan 16, 1997 Fuel System, Other Fire

FUEL LEAK IN RUBBER HOSE CAUSING VEHICLE FIRE.

Jan 16, 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

FUEL LEAK IN A RUBBER HOSE IGNITED BY SOME TYPE OF IGNITION SOURCE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, CAUSING FIRE.

Jan 16, 1997 Fuel System, Other Fire

FUEL LEAK IN RUBBER HOSE CAUSING VEHICLE FIRE.

Jan 10, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

COOLING SYSTEM: ON THE FREEWAY COMING HOME NEEDLE GOT HOT RED LIGHT CAME ON,VEHICLE STARTED SMOKING AND FUMES WAS COMING FROM VEHICLE .LOST ALL OF THE COOLANT AND COULD NOT DRIVE IT. HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALER AND THEY SAY THEY CAN'T FIX IT. *AK

Jan 10, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

COOLING SYSTEM: ON THE FREEWAY COMING HOME NEEDLE GOT HOT RED LIGHT CAME ON,VEHICLE STARTED SMOKING AND FUMES WAS COMING FROM VEHICLE .LOST ALL OF THE COOLANT AND COULD NOT DRIVE IT. HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALER AND THEY SAY THEY CAN'T FIX IT. *AK

Oct 21, 1996 Steering

STEERING WHEEL LOOSE.

Oct 21, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ANTILOCK BRAKES FAILED.

Oct 21, 1996 Structure

BUMPER NO IMPACT RESISTANCE/CORRODED.

Oct 21, 1996 Steering

STEERING WHEEL LOOSE.

Oct 21, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ANTILOCK BRAKES FAILED.

Oct 21, 1996 Structure

BUMPER NO IMPACT RESISTANCE/CORRODED.

Oct 17, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

DURING VEHICLE OPERATION, A VIBRATION WAS EXPERIENCED COMING FROM THE FRONT END DUE TO BROKEN RIGHT SIDE MOTOR MOUNT BOLT. *AK

Oct 17, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

DURING VEHICLE OPERATION, A VIBRATION WAS EXPERIENCED COMING FROM THE FRONT END DUE TO BROKEN RIGHT SIDE MOTOR MOUNT BOLT. *AK

Sep 4, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

ENGINE FIRE.

Sep 4, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

ENGINE FIRE.

Jan 14, 1996 Unknown Or Other

ENGINE OIL LIGHT CAME ON.

Jan 14, 1996 Steering

ANTI-THEFT ALARM CAME ON.

Jan 14, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

ENGINE FIRE. *AK

Jan 14, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

SERPENTINE BELT FAILED, CAUSING ENGINE NOISE.

Jan 14, 1996 Unknown Or Other

ENGINE OIL LIGHT CAME ON.

Jan 14, 1996 Steering

ANTI-THEFT ALARM CAME ON.

Jan 14, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

ENGINE FIRE. *AK

Jan 14, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

SERPENTINE BELT FAILED, CAUSING ENGINE NOISE.

Dec 5, 1995 Equipment

THE WRENCH THAT COMES IN THE VEHICLE TO ALLOW YOU TO CHANGE A TIRE WILL DEFORM WHEN THERE IS A LOT OF STRESS ON IT. TT

Dec 5, 1995 Equipment

THE WRENCH THAT COMES IN THE VEHICLE TO ALLOW YOU TO CHANGE A TIRE WILL DEFORM WHEN THERE IS A LOT OF STRESS ON IT. TT

Nov 21, 1995 Electrical System

THE CAR DOES NOT TURN OVER ELECTRICAL PROBLEM. TT

Nov 21, 1995 Electrical System

THE CAR DOES NOT TURN OVER ELECTRICAL PROBLEM. TT

Oct 29, 1995 Visibility

FRONT PASSENGER DOOR WINDOW SHATTERED, SENDING GLASS INSIDE/OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE. *DSH

Oct 29, 1995 Visibility

FRONT PASSENGER DOOR WINDOW SHATTERED, SENDING GLASS INSIDE/OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE. *DSH

Aug 31, 1995 Power Train Crash

VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND IN GEAR, MANUAL SHIFT, CHILD TURN KEY AND CAUSING THE VEHICLE JUMP, IMPACT 12:00 POSITION , GOING WALL IN GARAGE. TT

Aug 31, 1995 Power Train Crash

VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND IN GEAR, MANUAL SHIFT, CHILD TURN KEY AND CAUSING THE VEHICLE JUMP, IMPACT 12:00 POSITION , GOING WALL IN GARAGE. TT

Jul 17, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE STALLS WHEN DOWN SHIFTING FROM 2ND TO 1ST DUE TOTHROTTLE POSITION SENSOR FAILURE. *DSH

Jul 17, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE STALLS WHEN DOWN SHIFTING FROM 2ND TO 1ST DUE TOTHROTTLE POSITION SENSOR FAILURE. *DSH

Jul 10, 1995 Steering

THE STEERING WHEEL WOBBLED, THERE WAS CLICKING IN THE STEERING COLUMN, AND THE RUBBER FELL OFF THE TIRES AFTER ONLY 14K AS A RESULT OF THE STEERING PROBLEM. *AK

Jul 10, 1995 Steering

THE STEERING WHEEL WOBBLED,. *AK

Jul 10, 1995 Steering

THERE WAS A CLICKING IN THE STEERING COLUMN. *AK

Jul 10, 1995 Tires

RUBBER FELL OF THE TIRES ONLY AFTER 14 K AS A RESULT OF THE STEERING PROBLEM. *AK

Jul 10, 1995 Steering

THE STEERING WHEEL WOBBLED, THERE WAS CLICKING IN THE STEERING COLUMN, AND THE RUBBER FELL OFF THE TIRES AFTER ONLY 14K AS A RESULT OF THE STEERING PROBLEM. *AK

Jul 10, 1995 Steering

THE STEERING WHEEL WOBBLED,. *AK

Jul 10, 1995 Steering

THERE WAS A CLICKING IN THE STEERING COLUMN. *AK

Jul 10, 1995 Tires

RUBBER FELL OF THE TIRES ONLY AFTER 14 K AS A RESULT OF THE STEERING PROBLEM. *AK

Jun 21, 1995 Electrical System

HORN WILL NOT BLOW CAN NOT HEAR. TT

Jun 21, 1995 Electrical System

HORN WILL NOT BLOW CAN NOT HEAR. TT

May 26, 1995 Tires

LEFT FRONT GOODYEAR TIRE TREAD SEPARATED, ALSO R/FRONT AND REAR TIRES WERE CUPPED, CAUSING EXCESSIVE NOISE WHEN WHEELS TURNED. *SKD

May 26, 1995 Tires

LEFT FRONT GOODYEAR TIRE TREAD SEPARATED, ALSO R/FRONT AND REAR TIRES WERE CUPPED, CAUSING EXCESSIVE NOISE WHEN WHEELS TURNED. *SKD

May 12, 1995 Electrical System

VEHICLE IS HESITANT WITH POOR ENGINE ACCELERATION AND MERGING POWER. TT

May 12, 1995 Electrical System

VEHICLE IS HESITANT WITH POOR ENGINE ACCELERATION AND MERGING POWER. TT

Apr 5, 1995 Electrical System

16 EPISODES OF STALLING, DEALER AND MANUFACTURER SAY THAT THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH VEHICLE. TT

Apr 5, 1995 Electrical System

16 EPISODES OF STALLING, DEALER AND MANUFACTURER SAY THAT THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH VEHICLE. TT

Mar 20, 1995 Visibility

WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER FAILS, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY. *SKD

Mar 20, 1995 Visibility

WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER FAILS, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY. *SKD