Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac systemRecall 80V-080 · 1980 Volkswagen Vanagon
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC recall 80V-080 covers 2,287 1980 Volkswagen Vanagon for a visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system problem, reported to NHTSA on June 25, 1980.
Source: NHTSA recall 80V080000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE AUXILIARY HEATER"S EXHAUST PIPE IS MOUNTED IN A DOWNWARD POSITION TOWARD THE GROUND.
The fix
DEALER WILL REMOVE THE EXISTING PIPE AND INSTALL A MODIFIED PIPE WITH A SHIELD OVER THE END, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: VANS EQUIPPED WITH AUXILIARY HEATERS.SYSTEM: HEATING; HEATER EXHAUST PIPE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IN THE EVENT THE VEHICLE IS PARKED IN AN AREA WITH DRYMATERIAL (GRASS) BENEATH IT, THE DOWNFLOW OF EXHAUST COULD REACH THE MATERIALAND POSSIBLY IGNITE IT. A VEHICLE FIRE AND PERSONAL INJURY COULD RESULT.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from July 1, 1979 to February 1, 1980. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.