VOLKSWAGEN VANAGON 1986: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AIR CONDITIONER
| Make : VOLKSWAGEN | Model : VANAGON | Year : 1986 |
| Build Dates : 1985-08-01 - 1991-06-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 93V175000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1994-03-04 | Date Received by ODI: 1993-10-29 | Date Added to Database: 1993-11-01 |
| Manufacturers Involved: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC | ||
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| Component: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AIR CONDITIONER | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 29500 | ||
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Summary:
THE PLASTIC MATERIAL OF THE CENTER AIR FLOW DUCT, WHICH IS FASTENED BY TWO MOUNTING SCREWS TO THE CEILING OF THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT, CAN CRACK AND EVENTUALLY BREAK. |
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Consequence:
IF THE PLASTIC BREAKS WHERE IT IS HELD AT THE TWOMOUNTING SCREWS, THE CENTER AIR FLOW DUCT CAN SEPARATE FROM ITS SUPPORTS ANDCAUSE INJURY TO THE PASSENGERS SITTING IN THE CENTER SEAT OF THE VEHICLE. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REINFORCEMENT PLATE AT THE CONNECTIONS OF BOTH THE CENTER AND REAR AIR FLOW DUCTS. |
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| Report Initiator: ODI | V Report | |
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Notes:
SYSTEM: AIR CONDITIONER HOSE; DUCT; AIR.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: VANS EQUIPPED WITH FACTORY AIR CONDITIONING. |
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