VOLKSWAGEN VANAGON 1981: EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:SLIDE-IN CAMPER
| Make : VOLKSWAGEN | Model : VANAGON | Year : 1981 |
| Build Dates : 1980-04-01 - 1981-04-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 81V076000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1981-04-22 | Date Received by ODI: 1981-06-23 | Date Added to Database: 1981-07-02 |
| Manufacturers Involved: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC | ||
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| Component: EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:SLIDE-IN CAMPER | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 92 | ||
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Summary:
DURING VEHICLE OPERATION, THE POP TOP COULD LOOSEN FROM ITS ANCHOR DUE TO WIND PRESSURE. IT COULD OPEN AND SEPARATE ENTIRELY FROM THE VEHICLE. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, MODIFY ANCHORAGES TO MAKE SURE POP TOP WILL BE SECURED UNDER NORMAL OPERATING CONDITIONS. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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Notes:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CAMPERS 'VAN CONVERSION'.SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT; POP TOP.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: SUDDEN OPENING OF THE POP TOP COULD BE A HAZARD TO SAFEVEHICLE OPERATION. COMPLETE SEPARATION COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT AND PERSONALINJURY TO OTHER DRIVERS.NOTE: UNTIL THE PROBLEM IS CORRECTED, OWNER IS ADVISED TO AVOID EXCESSIVE WINDPRESSURE AGAINST THE POP TOP BY DRIVING AT MODERATE SPEEDS. |
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