1980 VW VANAGON RECALL - #80V080000
RECALL FOR VISIBILITY : DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
THE AUXILIARY HEATER"S EXHAUST PIPE IS MOUNTED IN A DOWNWARD POSITION TOWARD THE GROUND.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1980 VW VANAGON |
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| Manufacturer |
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC |
| Manufactured between |
7/1/1979 - 2/1/1980 |
| Recalled on |
7/30/1980 |
| Influenced by |
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC |
| Owners Notified on |
7/29/1980 |
| # Affected |
2,287 |
| Recalled for |
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM |
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| Description |
THE AUXILIARY HEATER"S EXHAUST PIPE IS MOUNTED IN A DOWNWARD POSITION TOWARD THE GROUND. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
DEALER WILL REMOVE THE EXISTING PIPE AND INSTALL A MODIFIED PIPE WITH A SHIELD OVER THE END, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER. |
| Notes |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: VANS EQUIPPED WITH AUXILIARY HEATERS.SYSTEM: HEATING; HEATER EXHAUST PIPE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IN THE EVENT THE VEHICLE IS PARKED IN AN AREA WITH DRYMATERIAL (GRASS) BENEATH IT, THE DOWNFLOW OF EXHAUST COULD REACH THE MATERIALAND POSSIBLY IGNITE IT. A VEHICLE FIRE AND PERSONAL INJURY COULD RESULT. |
| See also |
1980 VW VANAGON Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, CONTROL ARM, UPPER BALL JOINT
1980 VW VANAGON Recall for EQUIPMENT, MECHANICAL, SLIDE-IN CAMPER
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