Recall
Volkswagen Eurovan — 93V138000
NHTSA ID
93V138000
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Eurovan
Years Affected
1993
Recall Date
1993-09-03
Component
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL
Units Affected
2,400
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
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.
Consequence
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.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A LONGER TENSION SPRING TO PROVIDE SUFFICIENT TENSION.