Does the 1997 Europa Gelaendewagen have any recalls?

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: power train. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 1997 Europa Gelaendewagen recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Europa dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 1997 Europa Gelaendewagen?

0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

1997 Europa Gelaendewagen recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1997 Europa Gelaendewagen. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Europa been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Europa dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

1997 Europa Gelaendewagen recalls, newest first

February 26, 2001NHTSA 01V064000473 vehicles potentially affected

Power train › Automatic transmission

Summary: Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. These vehicles were built with an incorrect labeling on the transmission shifter console.
Consequence: The improper labeling could cause a driver to park the vehicle without applying the parking brake, which could allow the vehicle to roll away and cause a crash or injury.
Remedy: Dealers will relabel the vehicle console and place a sticker on the console warning of the need to use the parking brake. An owner's manual supplement will also be provided explaining the need to use the parking brake. Owner notification began March 21, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact europa at 1-888-538-7672.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 1997 Europa Gelaendewagen were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

Other Europa Gelaendewagen years

Other 1997 Europa models

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1997 Dodge Caravan (14 recalls)
1997 Chevrolet Cavalier (13 recalls)

All of 1997’s most recalled vehicles

Questions

Does the 1997 Europa Gelaendewagen have any recalls?: 1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: power train. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1997 Europa Gelaendewagen recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Europa dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1997 Europa Gelaendewagen?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.