Recall 93V138000: 1993 Volkswagen Eurovan

Report received

Sep 3, 1993

Manufacturer

Volkswagen of america,inc

Potentially affected

2,400vehicles

Model years

1993

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible consequence

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.

Remedy

Dealers will install a longer tension spring to provide sufficient tension.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1993 Volkswagen Eurovan82 complaints