Date:         Mon, 14 Sep 1998 17:02:46 -0400
Reply-To:     Mark Gajewski <mgajewski@MANVILLERUBBER.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <Vanagon@vanagon.com>
From:         Mark Gajewski <mgajewski@MANVILLERUBBER.COM>
Subject:      Re: FW: sliding door
Comments: To: vanagon@vanagon.com
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I noticed a few days ago someone posted various codes that should be stamped on
the VIN tag when a recall specific recall work is performed.  Does anyone know
the code for this door opening problem and which years are affected by the
problem?
Mark

LUTOMSKI, MICHAEL G. (MIKE) (JSC-OM) wrote:

> I have a '85 Westy and had this problem.  My local dealer in Houston (Mahan)
> did not want to take any responsibility for the recall.  Actually they
> denied time after time that it was a recall.
>
> Technically, it has a different name.  Like a downgraded "recall", so they
> trouble finding it in their system.
>
> Since this happened several time while on the Interstate (and almost lost my
> dog!) I raised hell and called VW of American in Auburn Hills and had them
> help me beat Mahan over the head.
>
> Eventually they fixed it and passed the bill on to VW of Am.
>
> At the time it was about 150.00 worth of (dealer) parts.   Which means about
> a 10.00 plate and adjustment.  This was in 1992-ish.
>
> Good luck,
>
> Mike
>
> > ----------
> > From:         Steve Frisbee[SMTP:frisbee@rocketmail.com]
> > Sent:         Thursday, September 10, 1998 8:20 AM
> > To:   Vanagon@VANAGON.COM
> > Subject:      Re: sliding door
> >
> > Michael,
> > My 85 westy also will open when driving.  I noticed my year has a
> > recall around sliding door problems, but I haven't acted on it yet.
> > Does anyone on the list know how to deal with recalls and VW?  Can I
> > just call a VW dealer with the VIN# and get the work done for free?
> > -Steve Frisbee
>