Recalls ·2001 Volkswagen Eurovan

2001 Volkswagen Eurovan recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2001 Volkswagen Eurovan; the most frequently affected component is equipment — owners/service/other manual. Owners filed 21 complaints, most often about engine and engine cooling.

Recalls1
Complaints21
Crashes reported1in stored complaints
Fires reported1in stored complaints

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Recalls (1)

Equipment — Owners/service/other manualCampaign 02V136000 · 16 May 2002

Problem: On certain minivans equipped with child restraint anchorages (tether anchorages) for use in conjunction with child restraints installed in the three rearmost seating positions, the "safety first" portion of the owner's manual delivered with these vehicles incorrectly instructs owners to guide the tether strap underneath the seat's head restraint and to raise the head restraint slightly, if necessary.

Risk: If the owner follows these instructions, the head restraint could accidentally separate from the seat in the event of a crash and cause injury to any child occupant seated in the tethered child seat.

Remedy: Owners will be sent a new "safety first" booklet that will contain corrected use instructions. Owner notification began november 30, 2002. Owners who do not receive the free booklet within a reasonable time should contact vwoa at 1-800-822-8987.

What owners complain about

Share of the 21 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Engine and engine cooling7 · 33%
Service brakes3 · 14%
Hydraulic3 · 14%
Electrical system3 · 14%
Suspension2 · 10%
Power train2 · 10%
Wheels2 · 10%
Seats2 · 10%

When complaints were filed

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From owner complaints

My brakes are soft and fail to keep the car at rest. The problem started on 09/29/2004. Since then the vw dealer was not able to find the problem even though many parts were replaced. *jb

Service brakes · Dec 2004 · NHTSA complaint record

We are deeply disappointed in vws practice regarding the recall of ignition coil failures on the 2001 vw eurovan. It belies their policy as stated on the internet that they notify owners of the problem, have sufficient parts in dealerships, and offer alternative transportation at no cost. Indeed owners should be…

Electrical system · Dec 2003 · NHTSA complaint record

Dealer said brakes did not fail - design problem - car must be started with brake on - i pulled out downhill and brake pedal floorboarded - dealer said to effect i have to pump brakes before using the first time!. *ak

Service brakes · Dec 2001 · NHTSA complaint record

Engine cooling fan blade failure. The larger of the 2 fan blade wheels has a large missing piece which has somehow disintegrated without any reasonable explanation. I understand there was an investigation of the eurovan engine cooling fan blade, however a recall has not been issued, while there was a recall on the…

Engine and engine cooling · Nov 2011 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

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Source

Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.

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