WV2YB0253LH036942

Available vehicle information

VIN
WV2YB0253LH036942
Model year
1990
Country
Germany
Record status
water damage

VIN structure

WV2 WMI · YB0253 VDS · LH036942 VIS
WMI WV2 World Manufacturer Identifier
VDS YB0253 Vehicle Descriptor Section
VIS LH036942 Vehicle Identifier Section
Model year code L 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 1990
Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.
Vehicle type MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)
Body class Van
Trim Bus
Displacement 2.1 L
Cylinders 4
Engine power 90 hp
Fuel type Gasoline
Plant city HANNOVER
Plant country GERMANY
Source: NHTSA vPIC
NHTSA SAFETY DATABASE

Safety Recall Campaigns

2
2 recall campaigns found for this vehicle's make, model and model year.
Recall 1 92V058000

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Report received: 14/04/1992

Summary

THE FUEL HOSE ATTACHED TO THE FUEL DISTRIBUTION RAIL ON THE ENGINE MAY SHRINK BEYOND THE CLAMP FORCE OF THE FUEL HOSE CLAMPS, ALLOWING FUEL TO LEAK.

Consequence

FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT CAN CAUSE AN UNDERHOOD FIRE IF THE FUEL COMES IN CONTACT WITH A SOURCE OF IGNITION.

Remedy

REPLACE THE FUEL HOSE ATTACHED TO THE FUEL RAIL AND INSTALL A NEW SPRING TYPE SELF-TIGHTENING CLAMP.

Recall 2 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.

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About VIN WV2YB0253LH036942

World Crash Archive currently associates VIN WV2YB0253LH036942 with a 1990. The available archive information lists Germany as the vehicle country and water damage as the record status.

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