1993 VW EUROVAN RECALL - #93V138000
RECALL FOR PARKING BRAKE : CONVENTIONAL : MECHANICAL
THE HANDLE OF THE EMERGENCY BRAKE CONTAINS A TORSION SPRING WHICH IS DESIGNED TO ENSURE THAT THE LOCKING MECHANISM REMAINS FIRMLY ENGAGED UPON APPLICATION OF THE EMERGENCY BRAKE. SOME OF THESE SPRINGS MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY INSTALLED.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1993 VW EUROVAN |
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| Manufacturer |
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC |
| Manufactured between |
7/1/1992 - 11/1/1992 |
| Recalled on |
9/10/1993 |
| Influenced by |
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC |
| Owners Notified on |
2/5/1994 |
| # Affected |
2,400 |
| Recalled for |
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL |
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| Description |
THE HANDLE OF THE EMERGENCY BRAKE CONTAINS A TORSION SPRING WHICH IS DESIGNED TO ENSURE THAT THE LOCKING MECHANISM REMAINS FIRMLY ENGAGED UPON APPLICATION OF THE EMERGENCY BRAKE. SOME OF THESE SPRINGS MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY INSTALLED. |
| Consequences |
AN IMPROPERLY INSTALLED SPRING CAN CAUSE THE EMERGENCYBRAKE TO RELEASE. IF THE VEHICLE IS NOT PROPERLY SECURED, IT COULD SET ITSELFIN MOTION AND CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A LONGER TENSION SPRING TO PROVIDE SUFFICIENT TENSION. |
| Notes |
SYSTEM: EMERGENCY BRAKES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VAN. |
| See also |
1993 VW EUROVAN Recall for STEERING, STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
1993 VW EUROVAN Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, DELIVERY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
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