VOLKSWAGEN VANAGON 1980: EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:SLIDE-IN CAMPER
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 81V076000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| VOLKSWAGEN | VANAGON | 1980 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1981-04-22 | 1981-06-23 | 1981-07-02 |
Production Dates: 1980-04-01 - 1981-04-01
Manufacturers Involved: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Component: EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:SLIDE-IN CAMPER
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 92
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
DURING VEHICLE OPERATION, THE POP TOP COULD LOOSEN FROM ITS ANCHOR DUE TO WIND PRESSURE. IT COULD OPEN AND SEPARATE ENTIRELY FROM THE VEHICLE.
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, MODIFY ANCHORAGES TO MAKE SURE POP TOP WILL BE SECURED UNDER NORMAL OPERATING CONDITIONS.
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.
