Country Homes Vanagon Camper; Volkswagen Vanagon: Slide-in camper

Date

June 23, 1981

Filed by

Country Homes Camper Co.

Vehicles

Country Homes Vanagon Camper (1980, 1981); Volkswagen Vanagon (1980, 1981)

Manufacturer of the vehicles

COUNTRY HOMES CAMPER CO.; Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Component

Equipment › Mechanical › Slide-In Camper

Description of the defect

During Vehicle operation, The pop Top could loosen from its anchor due to Wind Pressure. It could Open And separate entirely from The Vehicle.

Potentially affected

92

Remedy

Dealer will inspect And, if necessary, modify anchorages to make Sure pop Top will be secured under normal operating conditions.

Recall notes

Vehicle description: Campers (Van Conversion).System: Equipment; pop Top.consequences of defect: sudden opening of The pop Top could be a hazard to safevehicle operation. Complete separation could cause an accident And personalinjury to other drivers.note: until The problem is corrected, owner is advised to avoid excessive windpressure against The pop Top by driving at moderate speeds.

Owner notification date

April 22, 1981

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Recall number

81V076000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.