Vehicle recall 84V084000 · July 10, 1984
Volkswagen Camper and Vanagon
Spring, which holds the latch on the front door locks, may break and door may open unexpectedly.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Spring, which holds the latch on the front door locks, may break and door may open unexpectedly.
- Remedy
- Springs will be replaced on all affected locks without charge.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: camper and multi-purpose passenger vehicles.system: door latch.consequences of defect: door could open unexpectedly while the vehicle is inmotion; occupants could be ejected from vehicle and suffer serious injury.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 84V084000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 10, 1984
- Filed by
- VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
- Owner notification
- August 13, 1984
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 16,000
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Volkswagen Camper (1981-1982): 1982, 1981
- Volkswagen Vanagon (1981-1982): 1982, 1981
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