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1981 VW VANAGON Recall - Campaign #81V076000

 
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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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Vehicle 1981 VW VANAGON
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
 
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
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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