Make : VOLKSWAGEN | Model : CAMPER | Year : 1989 |
Build Dates : 19870801 - 19881201 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 89V067000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19890608 | Date Received by ODI: 19890501 | Date Added to Database: 19890522 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | ||
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Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 300 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
WHEN USING THE CRUISE CONTROL THE ACCELERATOR CABLE TENSION MAY ALLOW THE CABLE TO SAG AND BECOME ENTANGLED WITH THE WATER PIPE BRACKET IMPEDING ITS RETURN TO IDLE POSITION. |
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Consequence:
FAILURE TO RETURN TO IDLE POSITION COULD LEAD TO ANACCIDENT. |
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Remedy:
THE PRESENT ACCELERATOR CABLE BRACKET WILL BE REPLACED. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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