Volkswagen Transporter Recall R/1993/072: Water Ingress To Injectors, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 9 Dec 1993
- Launched
- 80
- vehicles in the UK
- R/1993/072
- DVSA reference
Volkswagen recalled Transporter vehicles built between 1 August 1989 and 31 May 1992. It is possible for water to enter the injection mechanism resulting in a sudden loss of engine power. The dealer will replacement of the fuel distributors injectors and hoses. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
It is possible for water to enter the injection mechanism resulting in a sudden loss of engine power.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: WATER INGRESS TO INJECTORS Defect: It is possible for water to enter the injection mechanism resulting in a sudden loss of engine power. Remedy: Recall the affected vehicles for replacement of the fuel distributors injectors and hoses.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in a sudden loss of engine power.
The Fix
The dealer will replacement of the fuel distributors injectors and hoses.
Are You Affected?
Transporter built between 1 August 1989 and 31 May 1992 may be included. Volkswagen estimates 80 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/1993/072. 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/1993/028 on 28 Jun 1993, for chafing of wiring looms and possible fuel leakage. The one launched after it was R/1994/032 on 1 Sep 1994, for loosening of steering u/j clamping bolt. You can also see every Volkswagen recall, the Volkswagen Transporter recall history and all recalls launched in 1993.
Source: DVSA recall R/1993/072, launched 9 December 1993. 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.