Volkswagen Caravelle, Transporter Recall R/1992/032: Steering Rack And Lower Wishbone Fastenings And Chafing Of The Light Switch Harness, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 27 Jun 1992
- Launched
- 3,066
- vehicles in the UK
- R/1992/032
- DVSA reference
Volkswagen recalled Caravelle, Transporter vehicles built between 1 October 1990 and 28 February 1992. B) The light switch harness may chafe on the dash support with a consequent fire risk. The recall notice describes the fix as: b) Secure the light switch harness and protect it by fitting beading to the edge of the dash support. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
B) The light switch harness may chafe on the dash support with a consequent fire risk. Note that the scope of the defect will depend upon the particular chassis number of the vehicle.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: STEERING RACK AND LOWER WISHBONE FASTENINGS AND CHAFING OF THE LIGHT SWITCH HARNESS Defect: b) The light switch harness may chafe on the dash support with a consequent fire risk. Note that the scope of the defect will depend upon the particular chassis number of the vehicle. Remedy: Recall the affected vehicles and b) Secure the light switch harness and protect it by fitting beading to the edge of the dash support.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: steering rack and lower wishbone fastenings and chafing of the light switch harness.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: b) Secure the light switch harness and protect it by fitting beading to the edge of the dash support.
Are You Affected?
Caravelle, Transporter built between 1 October 1990 and 28 February 1992 may be included. Volkswagen estimates 3,066 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Volkswagen, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Volkswagen.
- Book with any franchised Volkswagen dealer, quoting the DVSA reference R/1992/032. See how to get a Volkswagen recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
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This is one of 220 Volkswagen recalls in DVSA’s data. The Volkswagen recall launched before it was R/1992/024 on 26 May 1992, for possible insecurity of the wiring loom. The one launched after it was R/1992/066 on 18 Jan 1993, for brake pipes may chafe on other components. You can also see every Volkswagen recall, the Volkswagen Transporter recall history, all recalls launched in 1992 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/1992/032, launched 27 June 1992. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.