NHTSA Recall 81V076000
NHTSA Campaign Id 81V076000; Date: Jun. 23, 1981
Recalled Vehicles:
1980 Country Homes Vanagon Camper; 1981 Country Homes Vanagon Camper; 1980 Volkswagen Vanagon; 1981 Volkswagen Vanagon
Component: Equipment:mechanical:slide-in Camper
Manufactured by: Country Homes Camper Co.
Affected Units:: 92
Recall Summary:
During vehicle operation, the pop top could loosen from its anchor due to wind pressure. It could open and separate entirely from the vehicle.
How to Fix:
Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, modify anchorages to make sure pop top will be secured under normal operating conditions.
Recall Notes:
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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Apr 22, 1981
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