Vehicle recall 85V152000 · November 19, 1985
Volkswagen Camper and Vanagon
The latch of the passenger side sliding door may become damaged if excessive force is used to close the door.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The latch of the passenger side sliding door may become damaged if excessive force is used to close the door. The damaged door lock mechanism will not properly engage and the door could open if vehicle is driven over bumpy roads. Consequence of defect: if this occurs there is a possibility that a passenger could fall out causing injury or death.
- Remedy
- Modify the sliding door lock assembly so door will properly engage.
- Notes
- System: door lock. Vehicle description: van-type wagon and campers.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 85V152000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 19, 1985
- Filed by
- VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
- Owner notification
- November 15, 1985
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 18,328
- 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 (1985): 1985
- Volkswagen Vanagon (1985): 1985
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