| Make : VOLKSWAGEN | Model : VANAGON | Year : 1980 |
| Build Dates : 19800401 - 19810401 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 81V076000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19810422 | Date Received by ODI: 19810623 | Date Added to Database: 19810702 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: COUNTRY HOMES CAMPER CO. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: | ||
| Component: EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:SLIDE-IN CAMPER | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 92 | ||
|
Summary of the Safety Concern:
DURING VEHICLE OPERATION, THE POP TOP COULD LOOSEN FROM ITS ANCHOR DUE TO WIND PRESSURE. IT COULD OPEN AND SEPARATE ENTIRELY FROM THE VEHICLE. |
||
|
Consequence:
|
||
|
Remedy:
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, MODIFY ANCHORAGES TO MAKE SURE POP TOP WILL BE SECURED UNDER NORMAL OPERATING CONDITIONS. |
||
| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
|
Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
||