Mechanical: slide-in camperRecall 81V-076 · Country Homes and Volkswagen vehicles
COUNTRY HOMES CAMPER CO. recall 81V-076 covers 92 Country Homes and Volkswagen vehicles for a mechanical: slide-in camper problem, reported to NHTSA on June 23, 1981.
Source: NHTSA recall 81V076000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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 fix
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, MODIFY ANCHORAGES TO MAKE SURE POP TOP WILL BE SECURED UNDER NORMAL OPERATING CONDITIONS.
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.
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 April 1, 1980 to April 1, 1981. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.