Recalls › 81V076000

NHTSA recall 81V076000

Equipment › Mechanical › Slide-in camper

Country Homes Vanagon Camper and 1 more

Reported Jun 23, 198192 vehicles affectedCOUNTRY HOMES CAMPER CO.Built Apr 1, 1980 – Apr 1, 1981

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.

The remedy

Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, modify anchorages to make sure pop top will be secured under normal operating conditions.

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Vehicles in this recall

Country Homes Vanagon Camper
19801981
Volkswagen Vanagon
19801981

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.