1981 VW VANAGON RECALL - #81V076000
RECALL FOR EQUIPMENT : MECHANICAL : SLIDE-IN CAMPER
DURING VEHICLE OPERATION, THE POP TOP COULD LOOSEN FROM ITS ANCHOR DUE TO WIND PRESSURE. IT COULD OPEN AND SEPARATE ENTIRELY FROM THE VEHICLE.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1981 VW VANAGON |
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| Manufacturer |
COUNTRY HOMES CAMPER CO. |
| Manufactured between |
4/1/1980 - 4/1/1981 |
| Recalled on |
7/2/1981 |
| Influenced by |
COUNTRY HOMES CAMPER CO. |
| Owners Notified on |
4/22/1981 |
| # Affected |
92 |
| Recalled for |
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:SLIDE-IN CAMPER |
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| Description |
DURING VEHICLE OPERATION, THE POP TOP COULD LOOSEN FROM ITS ANCHOR DUE TO WIND PRESSURE. IT COULD OPEN AND SEPARATE ENTIRELY FROM THE VEHICLE. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, MODIFY ANCHORAGES TO MAKE SURE POP TOP WILL BE SECURED UNDER NORMAL OPERATING CONDITIONS. |
| 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. |
| See also |
1981 VW VANAGON Recall for LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, DOORS, LATCH
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| Technical Service Bulletins |
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