Volkswagen Caravelle, Transporter Recall R/1994/032: Loosening Of Steering U/j Clamping Bolt, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 1 Sep 1994
- Launched
- 4,813
- vehicles in the UK
- R/1994/032
- DVSA reference
Volkswagen recalled Caravelle, Transporter vehicles built between 1 August 1991 and 30 July 1993. The steering shaft top universal clamping bolt may loosen .This will allow free movement in the steering and if not rectified could lead to loss of steering control. The dealer will replace the steering shaft top universal clamping bolt and nut with new components. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The steering shaft top universal clamping bolt may loosen .This will allow free movement in the steering and if not rectified could lead to loss of steering control.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: LOOSENING OF STEERING U/J CLAMPING BOLT Defect: The steering shaft top universal clamping bolt may loosen .This will allow free movement in the steering and if not rectified could lead to loss of steering control. Remedy: Recall the affected vehicles and replace the steering shaft top universal clamping bolt and nut with new components.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to loss of steering control.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the steering shaft top universal clamping bolt and nut with new components.
Are You Affected?
Caravelle, Transporter built between 1 August 1991 and 30 July 1993 may be included. Volkswagen estimates 4,813 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/1994/032. 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/1993/072 on 9 Dec 1993, for water ingress to injectors. The one launched after it was R/1994/069 on 14 Nov 1994, for ball joint to wishbone security. You can also see every Volkswagen recall, the Volkswagen Transporter recall history, all recalls launched in 1994 and steering recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/1994/032, launched 1 September 1994. 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.