Recalls for your 1988 Volkswagen Vanagon

Recalls for 1988 Volkswagen Vanagon

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Volkswagen Vanagon, Randolph, VT

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Volkswagen Vanagon, Randolph, VT

DEFECT #1 - EQUIPMENT:AIR CONDITIONER


Posted on: 1993-11-01
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.

Consequence
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.

Corrective 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.

DEFECT #2 - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL


Posted on: 1989-05-22
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.

Consequence
Failure to return to idle position could lead to anaccident.

Corrective Action
The present accelerator cable bracket will be replaced.

Notes
System: cruise control.vehicle description: van camper type vehicle.

DEFECT #3 - TIRES


Posted on: 1988-05-13
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.

Consequence
Tires could lose air, creating potential for loss ofvehicle control.

Corrective Action
Replace tires as necessary.

Notes
System: wheels/tires.vehicle description: van and camper type vehicles.

DEFECT #4 - EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:JACKS


Posted on: 1988-04-12
Description
Improper jack furnished with vehicles.

Consequence
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.

Corrective Action
Replace jack with the proper type for vehicle.

Notes
System: additional equipment.vehicle description: van