Vehicle recall 89V067000 · May 1, 1989
Volkswagen Camper, Syncro and 1 more model
When using the cruise control the accelerator cable tension may allow the cable to sag and become entangled with the water pipe bracket impeding its return to idle position.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- When using the cruise control the accelerator cable tension may allow the cable to sag and become entangled with the water pipe bracket impeding its return to idle position.
- Consequence
- Failure to return to idle position could lead to anaccident.
- Remedy
- The present accelerator cable bracket will be replaced.
- Notes
- System: cruise control.vehicle description: van camper type vehicle.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 89V067000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 1, 1989
- Filed by
- VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
- Owner notification
- June 8, 1989
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 300
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Vehicle speed control
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 (1987-1989): 1989, 1988, 1987
- Volkswagen Syncro (1987-1989): 1989, 1988, 1987
- Volkswagen Vanagon (1987-1989): 1989, 1988, 1987
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