2020 VANDERHALL CARMEL — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
5
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
3
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2020 VANDERHALL CARMEL
The 2020 VANDERHALL CARMEL has received a total of 5 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 3 technical service bulletins have been issued by Vanderhall Motor Works, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine (2 complaints), Seat Belts (1 complaint), and Service Brakes (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2020 VANDERHALL CARMEL
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2020 VANDERHALL CARMEL. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2020 VANDERHALL CARMEL
5 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2020 VANDERHALL CARMEL. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
THE VANDERHALL CARMEL IS A FRONT WHEEL DRIVE, 3-WHEELED AUTOCYCLE WITH AN ALL ALUMINUM BOX FRAME; IT IS POWERED BY A GM 1.5T ENGINE COUPLED TO A 6-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, TRANSVERSE MOUNTED IN A FWD CONFIGURATION. THE REAR ENGINE MOUNT IS BOLTED TO A BRACKET THAT IS WELDED TO THE ALUMINUM FIREWALL. WHILE THE WELDS ON THE BRACKET APPEAR TO BE INTACT, THE ALUMINUM FIREWALL WHERE THE ENGINE MOUNT BRACKET WAS ATTACHED TO HAS A LARGE HORIZONTAL STRESS CRACK JUST ABOVE THE WELDED AREA, WHICH APPEARS TO BE A POINT OF METAL FATIGUE; THE EXPOSED CRACK SHOWS THAT THE METAL WHERE THE ENGINE MOUNT WAS WELDED TO IS TOO THIN TO SUPPORT THE ENGINE DURING NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS; ADDITIONALLY, THIS STRESS CRACK WAS DISCOVERED SHORTLY BEFORE THE VEHICLE REACHED 550 MILES. THERE ARE SEVERAL CRACKS IN THE FIREWALL.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2020 VANDERHALL CARMEL THREE WHEEL AUTO-CYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE OPERATING THE THREE WHEEL AUTOCYCLE, THE ABS WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED AND RESTARTED AND THE ABS WARNING LIGHT DISAPPEARED AND THE VEHICLE OPERATED AS DESIGNED. ADDITIONALLY, THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT WAS FRAYED AND TORN UPON PURCHASING THE VEHICLE NEW FROM THE DEALER. THE VEHCILE WAS TAKEN TO IRON PONY MOTORSPORTS LOCATED AT 5436 WESTERVILLE RD, WESTERVILLE, OH 43081, WHO REPLACED THE SEAT BELT HOWEVER, AFTER RETRIEVING THE VEHICLE, THE FAILURE WAS STILL PRESENT. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURES WERE NOT YET DETERMINED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2020 VANDERHALL CARMEL THREE WHEEL AUTO-CYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE OPERATING THE THREE WHEEL AUTOCYCLE, THE ABS WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED AND RESTARTED AND THE ABS WARNING LIGHT DISAPPEARED AND THE VEHICLE OPERATED AS DESIGNED. ADDITIONALLY, THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT WAS FRAYED AND TORN UPON PURCHASING THE VEHICLE NEW FROM THE DEALER. THE VEHCILE WAS TAKEN TO IRON PONY MOTORSPORTS LOCATED AT 5436 WESTERVILLE RD, WESTERVILLE, OH 43081, WHO REPLACED THE SEAT BELT HOWEVER, AFTER RETRIEVING THE VEHICLE, THE FAILURE WAS STILL PRESENT. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURES WERE NOT YET DETERMINED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
THE VANDERHALL CARMEL IS A FRONT WHEEL DRIVE, 3-WHEELED AUTOCYCLE WITH AN ALL ALUMINUM BOX FRAME; IT IS POWERED BY A GM 1.5T ENGINE COUPLED TO A 6-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, TRANSVERSE MOUNTED IN A FWD CONFIGURATION. THE REAR ENGINE MOUNT IS BOLTED TO A BRACKET THAT IS WELDED TO THE ALUMINUM FIREWALL. WHILE THE WELDS ON THE BRACKET APPEAR TO BE INTACT, THE ALUMINUM FIREWALL WHERE THE ENGINE MOUNT BRACKET WAS ATTACHED TO HAS A LARGE HORIZONTAL STRESS CRACK JUST ABOVE THE WELDED AREA, WHICH APPEARS TO BE A POINT OF METAL FATIGUE; THE EXPOSED CRACK SHOWS THAT THE METAL WHERE THE ENGINE MOUNT WAS WELDED TO IS TOO THIN TO SUPPORT THE ENGINE DURING NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS; ADDITIONALLY, THIS STRESS CRACK WAS DISCOVERED SHORTLY BEFORE THE VEHICLE REACHED 500 MILES. *TR
THE VANDERHALL CARMEL IS A FRONT WHEEL DRIVE, 3-WHEELED AUTOCYCLE WITH AN ALL ALUMINUM BOX FRAME; IT IS POWERED BY A GM 1.5T ENGINE COUPLED TO A 6-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, TRANSVERSE MOUNTED IN A FWD CONFIGURATION. THE REAR ENGINE MOUNT IS BOLTED TO A BRACKET THAT IS WELDED TO THE ALUMINUM FIREWALL. WHILE THE WELDS ON THE BRACKET APPEAR TO BE INTACT, THE ALUMINUM FIREWALL WHERE THE ENGINE MOUNT BRACKET WAS ATTACHED TO HAS A LARGE HORIZONTAL STRESS CRACK JUST ABOVE THE WELDED AREA, WHICH APPEARS TO BE A POINT OF METAL FATIGUE; THE EXPOSED CRACK SHOWS THAT THE METAL WHERE THE ENGINE MOUNT WAS WELDED TO IS TOO THIN TO SUPPORT THE ENGINE DURING NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS; ADDITIONALLY, THIS STRESS CRACK WAS DISCOVERED SHORTLY BEFORE THE VEHICLE REACHED 500 MILES. *TR
Safety Rating for the 2020 VANDERHALL CARMEL
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2020 VANDERHALL CARMEL in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2020 VANDERHALL CARMEL
Vanderhall Motor Works, Inc. has issued 3 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2020 VANDERHALL CARMEL. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
10320 — ENGINE
This Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) provides detailed instructions for replacing the ambient air temperature sensor. The "check engine" light may illuminate due to the ambient air temperature sensor being out of range. Integrating the ambient air temperature sensor into the engine harness will prevent fault codes related to the sensor.
20200717-0909 — FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
This Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) provides instructions for implementing the turbo coupler quick connect. When servicing vehicles or addressing customer complaints of a lack of power accompanied by fault codes, it is often due to a charge hose being blown off the inducer housing. The introduction of the coupler quick...
052820 — ENGINE
This Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) addresses the “procedure to retrofit a substrcture to the existing frame directly on and behind the firewall on and around rearmost engine mount stabilizing the engine during applied torque.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2020 VANDERHALL CARMEL
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the VANDERHALL CARMEL
- 2020 VANDERHALL CARMEL (current)
- 2021 VANDERHALL CARMEL — 1 complaint
- 2022 VANDERHALL CARMEL — 3 complaints
- 2023 VANDERHALL CARMEL — 2 complaints
Other VANDERHALL Models
- VANDERHALL VENICE — 19 total complaints
- VANDERHALL CARMEL GTS — 1 total complaint
- VANDERHALL EDISON — 0 total complaints