| Recall Date: |
APR 04, 1994 |
| Component: |
STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR |
| Model Affected: |
EUROVAN |
| Units Affected: |
8350
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
APR 04, 1994
Model Affected:
1993 VOLKSWAGEN EUROVAN
Summary:
THESE STEERING WHEELS AND INCLUDE A UNIVERSAL JOINT WHICH IS ATTACHED TO STEERING SHAFTS AND SECURED BY LOCKING BOLTS. THE UNIVERSAL JOINT'S UPPER LOCKING BOLT WAS NOT SUFFICIENTLY TORQUED DURING MANUFACTURE, AND CAN EVENTUALLY LOOSEN.
Consequence:
IF THE UPPER LOCKING BOLT HOLDING THE STEERING ASSEMBLY'S UNIVERSAL JOINT LOOSENS, IT CAN RENDER THE STEERING SYSTEM INOPERATIVE AND CAUSE AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE PRESENT UNIVERSAL UPPER LOCKING BOLT, INSTALL A NEW ONE, AND TORQUE IT TO SPECIFICATIONS.
Units Affected:
8350
Notes:
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
| Recall Date: |
FEB 15, 2000 |
| Component: |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Model Affected: |
EUROVAN |
| Units Affected: |
11400
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
FEB 15, 2000
Model Affected:
1993 VOLKSWAGEN EUROVAN
Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS. THE CONNECTING ENDS OF THE FUEL FEED AND RETURN HOSES IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT CAN "SETTLE" OVER TIME WHICH COULD CAUSE THE FASTENING CLAMPS TO LOSE THEIR TIGHT FIT AND PERMIT FUEL TO SEEP OUT AT THE HOSE CONNECTION.
Consequence:
FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL FEED AND RETURN HOSES.
Units Affected:
11400
Notes:
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
| Recall Date: |
SEP 03, 1993 |
| Component: |
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL |
| Model Affected: |
EUROVAN |
| Units Affected: |
2400
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
SEP 03, 1993
Model Affected:
1993 VOLKSWAGEN EUROVAN
Summary:
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.
Consequence:
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.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A LONGER TENSION SPRING TO PROVIDE SUFFICIENT TENSION.
Units Affected:
2400
Notes:
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC