Volkswagen Caravelle recalls
Recalls to 31 Oct 2026, from DVSA's file. Each recall shows its own launch date.
DVSA lists 4 safety recalls naming the Volkswagen Caravelle, launched from 1992 to 1994. Most recalls cover only cars built in certain dates or chassis number ranges, so check a specific car on GOV.UK's recall check.
Volkswagen Caravelle recalls at a glance
- Recalls
- 4
- 1992 to 1994
- Latest recall
- 1 September 1994
- R/1994/032
Source: DVSA RecallsFile.csv, recalls launched from 1992 to October 2026, downloaded 31 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0.
Every Volkswagen Caravelle recall
Newest first. The concern is the part or system affected, the defect is what can go wrong, and the remedy is what the manufacturer does to put it right.
LOOSENING OF STEERING U/J CLAMPING BOLT
R/1994/032, launched 1 September 1994, 4,813 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Transporter
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.
INADVERTENT RELEASE OF HANDBRAKE
R/1993/010, launched 10 May 1993, 3,918 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Transporter
Defect: The pawl spring fitted as original equipment to the parking brake may be insufficiently long and consequently fail to exert enough pressure to ensure that the pawl engages positively in the ratchet teeth. This could allow the parking brake to release
Remedy: Recall the affected vehicles and replace the original pawl spring with a longer version.
STEERING SHAFT CLAMPING BOLTS MAY LOOSEN
R/1993/011, launched 26 April 1993, 74 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Transporter
Defect: The clamp bolt on one of three steering column universal couplings may not have been fully tightened on initial assembly. Should this bolt loosen it could allow excess free movement in the steering and if not rectified loss of steering control.
Remedy: Recall the affected vehicles check the torque of the subject bolt and where necessary re-tighten it to the manufacturers specifications. Where a clamp bolt is found to be below the specified torque the splines on the shaft will be examined for
STEERING RACK AND LOWER WISHBONE FASTENINGS AND CHAFING OF THE LIGHT SWITCH HARNESS
R/1992/032, launched 27 June 1992, 3,066 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Transporter
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.
Source: DVSA RecallsFile.csv, recalls launched from 1992 to October 2026, downloaded 31 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0.
What to do next
If you own a Volkswagen Caravelle, check its registration on GOV.UK and ask a Volkswagen dealer whether any recall work is outstanding. If you are buying one, ask the seller for proof the work was done, and run a Motoring Insider history check for finance, write-offs and the MOT history.