NHTSA recall 85V152000
Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch
Volkswagen Camper and 1 more
Reported Nov 19, 198518,328 vehicles affectedVOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INCBuilt Jul 1, 1984 – May 1, 1985
The defect
The latch of the passenger side sliding door may become damaged if excessive force IS used to close the door. The damaged door lock mechanism will not properly engage and the door could open if vehicle IS driven over bumpy roads. consequence of defect: if this occurs there IS a possibility that a passenger could fall out causing injury or death.
The remedy
Modify the sliding door lock assembly so door will properly engage.