Recall
Volkswagen Vanagon — 93V175000
NHTSA ID
93V175000
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Vanagon
Years Affected
1987
Recall Date
1993-10-29
Component
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Units Affected
29,500
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
THE PLASTIC MATERIAL OF THE CENTER AIR FLOW DUCT, WHICH IS FASTENED BY TWO MOUNTING SCREWS TO THE CEILING OF THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT, CAN CRACK AND EVENTUALLY BREAK.
Consequence
IF THE PLASTIC BREAKS WHERE IT IS HELD AT THE TWOMOUNTING SCREWS, THE CENTER AIR FLOW DUCT CAN SEPARATE FROM ITS SUPPORTS ANDCAUSE INJURY TO THE PASSENGERS SITTING IN THE CENTER SEAT OF THE VEHICLE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REINFORCEMENT PLATE AT THE CONNECTIONS OF BOTH THE CENTER AND REAR AIR FLOW DUCTS.