VOLKSWAGEN EUROVAN 1993: PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 93V138000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| VOLKSWAGEN | EUROVAN | 1993 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1994-02-05 | 1993-09-03 | 1993-09-10 |
Production Dates: 1992-07-01 - 1992-11-01
Manufacturers Involved: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Component: PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 2400
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
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.
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A LONGER TENSION SPRING TO PROVIDE SUFFICIENT TENSION.
SYSTEM: EMERGENCY BRAKES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VAN.
