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Volkswagen Vanagon Recall 93V175: Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner

NHTSA campaign 93V175, reported October 29, 1993, 29,500 vehicles potentially affected.

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Official recall notice

Safety recall 93V175VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
Component
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Problem
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.
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.
Remedy
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.

Affected vehicles

Volkswagen Vanagon198619871988198919901991