Conventional: mechanicalRecall 93V-138 · 1993 Volkswagen Eurovan
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC recall 93V-138 covers 2,400 1993 Volkswagen Eurovan for a conventional: mechanical problem, reported to NHTSA on September 3, 1993.
Source: NHTSA recall 93V138000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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 fix
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A LONGER TENSION SPRING TO PROVIDE SUFFICIENT TENSION.
SYSTEM: EMERGENCY BRAKES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VAN.
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, 1992 to November 1, 1992. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.