Recall 93V-175
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC recalled the 1990 to 1991 Volkswagen Vanagon: Equipment (appliance, air conditioner).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 93V-175
- Reported
- October 29, 1993
- Vehicles affected
- 29,500 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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.
The risk
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.
The fix
Dealers will install a reinforcement plate at the connections of both the center and rear air flow ducts.
Notes from the manufacturer
System: air conditioner hose; duct; air.vehicle description: vans equipped with factory air conditioning.
Affected vehicles
- Volkswagen Vanagon 1990 to 1991