| Recall Date |
APR 04, 1994 |
| Part Affected |
STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR |
| Model Affected |
EUROVAN |
| Units Affected |
8350
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Recall Date
APR 04, 1994
Model Affected
1993 VOLKSWAGEN EUROVAN
Recall 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.
Defect Consenquence
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 |
| Part Affected |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Model Affected |
EUROVAN |
| Units Affected |
11400
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Recall Date
FEB 15, 2000
Model Affected
1993 VOLKSWAGEN EUROVAN
Recall 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.
Defect Consenquence
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 |
| Part Affected |
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL |
| Model Affected |
EUROVAN |
| Units Affected |
2400
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Recall Date
SEP 03, 1993
Model Affected
1993 VOLKSWAGEN EUROVAN
Recall 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.
Defect Consenquence
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