NHTSA Recall 93V175000
NHTSA Campaign Id 93V175000; Date: Oct. 29, 1993
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
1986 Volkswagen Vanagon; 1987 Volkswagen Vanagon; 1988 Volkswagen Vanagon; 1989 Volkswagen Vanagon; 1990 Volkswagen Vanagon; 1991 Volkswagen Vanagon
Component: Equipment:air Conditioner
Manufactured by: Volkswagen Of America,inc
Affected Units:: 29,500
Recall 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.
How to Fix:
Dealers will install a reinforcement plate at the connections of both the center and rear air flow ducts.
Recall Notes:
System: air conditioner hose; duct; air. Vehicle description: vans equipped with factory air conditioning.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 4, 1994
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