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  NHTSA Recall 84V084000

NHTSA Campaign Id 84V084000; Date: Jul. 10, 1984

icon1 Recalled Vehicles:

1981 Volkswagen Camper 1982 Volkswagen Camper 1981 Volkswagen Vanagon 1982 Volkswagen Vanagon

Component: Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch

Manufactured by: Volkswagen Of America,inc

Affected Units:: 16,000

icon3 Recall Summary:

Spring, which holds the latch on the front door locks, may break and door may open unexpectedly.

icon2 How to Fix:

Springs will be replaced on all affected locks without charge.

icon4 Recall Notes:

Vehicle description: camper and multi-purpose passenger vehicles. System: door latch. Consequences of defect: door could open unexpectedly while the vehicle is inmotion; occupants could be ejected from vehicle and suffer serious injury.

Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Aug 13, 1984

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All recalls of Volkswagen vehicles.

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