WV2XB0256GH018257

Available vehicle information

VIN
WV2XB0256GH018257
Model year
1986
Country
Germany
Record status
total loss

VIN structure

WV2 WMI · XB0256 VDS · GH018257 VIS
WMI WV2 World Manufacturer Identifier
VDS XB0256 Vehicle Descriptor Section
VIS GH018257 Vehicle Identifier Section
Model year code G Position 10 of the VIN
Plant code H Position 11 of the VIN
VIN length 17 characters Standard modern VIN format

The first three characters form the World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI). Characters 4–9 form the Vehicle Descriptor Section (VDS), while characters 10–17 form the Vehicle Identifier Section (VIS).

OFFICIAL U.S. GOVERNMENT DATA

NHTSA Vehicle Data

NHTSA
Make VOLKSWAGEN
Model Vanagon
Model year 1986
Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.
Vehicle type MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)
Body class Van
Trim Kombi
Displacement 2.1 L
Cylinders 4
Engine power 90 hp
Fuel type Gasoline
Plant city HANNOVER
Plant country GERMANY
Source: NHTSA vPIC
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Safety Recall Campaigns

4
4 recall campaigns found for this vehicle's make, model and model year.
Recall 1 93V175000

EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

Report received: 29/10/1993

Summary

THE PLASTIC MATERIAL OF THE CENTER AIR FLOW DUCT, WHICH IS FASTENED BY TWO MOUNTING SCREWS TO THE CEILING OF THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT, CAN CRACK AND EVENTUALLY BREAK.

Consequence

IF THE PLASTIC BREAKS WHERE IT IS HELD AT THE TWOMOUNTING SCREWS, THE CENTER AIR FLOW DUCT CAN SEPARATE FROM ITS SUPPORTS ANDCAUSE INJURY TO THE PASSENGERS SITTING IN THE CENTER SEAT OF THE VEHICLE.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REINFORCEMENT PLATE AT THE CONNECTIONS OF BOTH THE CENTER AND REAR AIR FLOW DUCTS.

Recall 2 88V038000

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Report received: 23/03/1988

Summary

IN LINE FUEL FILTER LOCATED BETWEEN THE FUEL TANK AND FUEL PUMP COULD SEEP FUEL AT THE SEAM OF THE PLASTIC CASING.

Consequence

SHOULD SEEPAGE OCCUR, LEAKING FUEL CAN CAUSE A RISK OFFIRE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE.

Remedy

THE IN LINE FUEL FILTER WILL BE REPLACED WITH A STRAIGHT FUEL HOSE.

Recall 3 87V052000

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

Report received: 14/04/1987

Summary

USAGE OF FUEL WITH REID PRESSURE UP TO 14 PSI COULD, UNDER HIGH ENGINE LOAD AND HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURES, LEAD TO STALLING.

Consequence

FUEL FLOW COULD BECOME RESTRICTED AND CAUSE THE ENGINETO STALL.

Remedy

INSTALL A NEW FUEL TANK, CONTAINING A REDESIGNED FUEL FILTER, AS WELL AS MODIFIED CONTROL UNITS.

Recall 4 87V051000

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP

Report received: 14/04/1987

Summary

FUEL TANK FILLER NECK PIPE MAY NOT SEAT PROPERLY IN THE FUEL TANK OPENING. ALSO, THE SENDING UNIT COVER MAY BE DEFORMED.

Consequence

FUEL COULD ESCAPE, CREATING THE POTENTIAL FOR A FIRE.

Remedy

INSTALL A REDESIGNED FILLER NECK PIPE AND REPLACE THE SENDING UNIT GASKET.

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About VIN WV2XB0256GH018257

World Crash Archive currently associates VIN WV2XB0256GH018257 with a 1986. The available archive information lists Germany as the vehicle country and total loss as the record status.

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