1981 Volkswagen Vanagon Recalls

1. Recall Description

   SPRING, WHICH HOLDS THE LATCH ON THE FRONT DOOR LOCKS, MAY BREAK AND DOOR MAY OPEN UNEXPECTEDLY.

   Possible Effects

   Action

   SPRINGS WILL BE REPLACED ON ALL AFFECTED LOCKS WITHOUT CHARGE.

   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.

   Recall Manufacture Dates

   -

   Vehicles Affected

   16000

2. Recall 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.

   Possible Effects

   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.

   Recall Manufacture Dates

   1980-04-01 - 1981-04-01

   Vehicles Affected

   92