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US recalls (1)
Equipment: other, owners/service/other manual
ON CERTAIN MINIVANS EQUIPPED WITH CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGES (TETHER ANCHORAGES) FOR USE IN CONJUNCTION WITH CHILD RESTRAINTS INSTALLED IN THE THREE REARMOST SEATING POSITIONS, THE "SAFETY FIRST" PORTION OF THE OWNER'S MANUAL DELIVERED WITH THESE VEHICLES INCORRECTLY INSTRUCTS OWNERS TO GUIDE THE TETHER STRAP UNDERNEATH THE SEAT'S HEAD RESTRAINT AND TO RAISE THE HEAD RESTRAINT SLIGHTLY, IF NECESSARY.
Risk and remedy
Risk: IF THE OWNER FOLLOWS THESE INSTRUCTIONS, THE HEAD RESTRAINT COULD ACCIDENTALLY SEPARATE FROM THE SEAT IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH AND CAUSE INJURY TO ANY CHILD OCCUPANT SEATED IN THE TETHERED CHILD SEAT.
Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE SENT A NEW "SAFETY FIRST" BOOKLET THAT WILL CONTAIN CORRECTED USE INSTRUCTIONS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 30, 2002. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE BOOKLET WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT VWOA AT 1-800-822-8987.
Canadian recalls (1)
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Seats and restraints
2001-12-13 · campaign 2001-293 · 34 vehicles
The owners manual delivered with these vehicles improperly instructs owners on the installation of child restraints. Correction: VW will supply owners with a new instruction booklet.
Owner complaints (21)
Owners filed 21 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Volkswagen Eurovan (1 crashes, 1 fires reported). Among 11 model years of this model, it ranks #4 for the most complaints (median 15).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Engine and engine cooling | 7 | |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 3 | |
| Electrical system | 3 | |
| Wheels | 2 | |
| Power train | 2 | |
| Suspension | 2 | |
| Seats | 2 | |
| Equipment | 1 | |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2001 Volkswagen Eurovan version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Eurovan 2.8 L Automatic 4-spd | 15 | 18 | 16 | $4,200 |
| Eurovan Camper 2.8 L Automatic 4-spd | 14 | 18 | 16 | $4,200 |
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