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1997 Volkswagen Eurovan Research

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1 Recalls
21 Complaints
N/A Safety Rating
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⚠️ NHTSA Recalls (1)

The following safety recalls have been issued by NHTSA for the Volkswagen Eurovan. If you own this vehicle, check your VIN at our VIN lookup tool or NHTSA.gov to see if your vehicle is affected.

1997 Model Year (1 recall)

Campaign #97V016001 11/02/1997
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

DURING THE INSTALLATION OF THE CAMPER EQUIPMENT, AN IMPROPERLY ADJUSTED POWER TOOL DRILL BIT PUNCTURED THE FUEL TANK VAPOR CONTAINER.

Risk: FUEL VAPORS CAN ESCAPE WHICH COULD CAUSE A VEHICLE FIRE.

Fix: VOLKSWAGEN DEALERS, ON BEHALF OF WINNEBAGO, WILL CHECK THE FUEL VAPOR CONTAINER FOR THE DEFECT AND IF A DEFECT IS PRESENT, THE FUEL VAPOR CONTAINER, WILL BE REPLACED.

💬 Consumer Complaints (21)

Real complaints filed with NHTSA by Volkswagen Eurovan owners. These reports help identify common issues and potential safety concerns.

Most Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 3
SEAT BELTS 2
POWER TRAIN 2
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 2
EQUIPMENT 2
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 2
TIRES 2
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER 1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 1
STRUCTURE 1
1997 model • FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER • 05/14/2007

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 VOLKSWAGEN EUROVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT FUEL WAS LEAKING FROM THE CONNECTING ENDS OF THE FUEL LINE. THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY IN THE REPAIR SHOP. THE VIN AND PURCHASE DATE WERE UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 62,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 61,000.

1997 model • SEAT BELTS • 03/13/2005

THE PLASTIC PIECE ON THE RIGHT FRONT SEAT BELT THAT LATCHES AND UNLATCHES THE BELT BUCKLE BROKE AND THE SPRING POPPED OUT. THE SEAT BELT CANNOT BE USED. *AK *SC

1997 model • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM • 12/08/2002

MY 1997 VW EUROVAN CAMPER CAUGHT FIRE ON DECEMBER 8, 2002 AS IT WAS BEING DRIVEN ON INTERSTATE 10 NEAR REDLANDS, CA. IT WAS TOTALLY LOST. APPARENTLY THE FIRE STARTED UNDER THE DASH ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. VW, AFTER INSPECTION, DENIES RESPONSIBILITY BECAUSE AN AFTER MARKET RADIO WAS INSTALLED. THE FIRM WHICH INSTALLED THE RADIO HAS INSPECTED THE CAR AND…

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