1988 Volkswagen Vanagon Recalls

1. Recall Description

   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.

   Possible Effects

   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.

   Action

   DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REINFORCEMENT PLATE AT THE CONNECTIONS OF BOTH THE CENTER AND REAR AIR FLOW DUCTS.

   Notes

   SYSTEM: AIR CONDITIONER HOSE; DUCT; AIR.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: VANS EQUIPPED WITH FACTORY AIR CONDITIONING.

   Recall Manufacture Dates

   1985-08-01 - 1991-06-01

   Vehicles Affected

   29500

2. Recall Description

   WHEN USING THE CRUISE CONTROL THE ACCELERATOR CABLE TENSION MAY ALLOW THE CABLE TO SAG AND BECOME ENTANGLED WITH THE WATER PIPE BRACKET IMPEDING ITS RETURN TO IDLE POSITION.

   Possible Effects

   FAILURE TO RETURN TO IDLE POSITION COULD LEAD TO ANACCIDENT.

   Action

   THE PRESENT ACCELERATOR CABLE BRACKET WILL BE REPLACED.

   Notes

   SYSTEM: CRUISE CONTROL.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: VAN CAMPER TYPE VEHICLE.

   Recall Manufacture Dates

   1987-08-01 - 1988-12-01

   Vehicles Affected

   300

3. Recall Description

   DUE TO IMPROPER MOUNTING PROCESS, SEMPERIT TIRES 20570R14 MOUNTED ON ALLOY WHEEL SIZE 6J X 14 COULD EXPERIENCE TINY CRACKS IN THE BEAD AREA.

   Possible Effects

   TIRES COULD LOSE AIR, CREATING POTENTIAL FOR LOSS OFVEHICLE CONTROL.

   Action

   REPLACE TIRES AS NECESSARY.

   Notes

   SYSTEM: WHEELS/TIRES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: VAN AND CAMPER TYPE VEHICLES.

   Recall Manufacture Dates

   1987-04-01 - 1987-11-01

   Vehicles Affected

   130

4. Recall Description

   IMPROPER JACK FURNISHED WITH VEHICLES.

   Possible Effects

   THE JACK MAY NOT REACH FAR ENOUGH INTO THE JACKETSPROVIDED ON BOTH SIDED OF THE VEHICLE. IF THE IMPROPER JACK IS USED, IT COULDSLIP AND POSSIBLY INJURE A PERSON STANDING TOO CLOSE TO THE VEHICLE.

   Action

   REPLACE JACK WITH THE PROPER TYPE FOR VEHICLE.

   Notes

   SYSTEM: ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: VAN

   Recall Manufacture Dates

   1987-07-01 - 1988-03-01

   Vehicles Affected

   600