NHTSA recall 93V-175 (93V175000)

equipment recall reported October 29, 1993 - about 29,500 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 93V175000
Also written as: 93V-175
Reported: October 29, 1993
Vehicles affected: ~29,500
Component: equipment

What is being recalled

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.

Why it is dangerous

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.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REINFORCEMENT PLATE AT THE CONNECTIONS OF BOTH THE CENTER AND REAR AIR FLOW DUCTS.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 93V-175 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Volkswagen Vanagon - 1990

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