VOLKSWAGEN EUROVAN 1993: PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL
| Make : VOLKSWAGEN | Model : EUROVAN | Year : 1993 |
| Build Dates : 1992-07-01 - 1992-11-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 93V138000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1994-02-05 | Date Received by ODI: 1993-09-03 | Date Added to Database: 1993-09-10 |
| Manufacturers Involved: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC | ||
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| Component: PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 2400 | ||
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Summary:
THE HANDLE OF THE EMERGENCY BRAKE CONTAINS A TORSION SPRING WHICH IS DESIGNED TO ENSURE THAT THE LOCKING MECHANISM REMAINS FIRMLY ENGAGED UPON APPLICATION OF THE EMERGENCY BRAKE. SOME OF THESE SPRINGS MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY INSTALLED. |
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Consequence:
AN IMPROPERLY INSTALLED SPRING CAN CAUSE THE EMERGENCYBRAKE TO RELEASE. IF THE VEHICLE IS NOT PROPERLY SECURED, IT COULD SET ITSELFIN MOTION AND CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A LONGER TENSION SPRING TO PROVIDE SUFFICIENT TENSION. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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Notes:
SYSTEM: EMERGENCY BRAKES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VAN. |
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