Make : VOLKSWAGEN | Model : VANAGON | Year : 1980 |
Build Dates : 19790701 - 19800201 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 80V080000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19800729 | Date Received by ODI: 19800625 | Date Added to Database: 19800730 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | ||
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Component: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 2287 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE AUXILIARY HEATER"S EXHAUST PIPE IS MOUNTED IN A DOWNWARD POSITION TOWARD THE GROUND. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
DEALER WILL REMOVE THE EXISTING PIPE AND INSTALL A MODIFIED PIPE WITH A SHIELD OVER THE END, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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