NHTSA recall 93V138000
Parking brake › Conventional › Mechanical
Volkswagen Eurovan
Reported Sep 3, 19932,400 vehicles affectedVOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INCBuilt Jul 1, 1992 – Nov 1, 1992
The defect
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.
The risk
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.
The remedy
Dealers will install a longer tension spring to provide sufficient tension.