Defect Description For Recall
The Latch Of The Passenger Side Sliding Door May Become Damaged If Excessive Force Is Used To Close The Door. The Damaged Door Lock Mechanism Will Not Properly Engage And The Door Could Open If Vehicle Is Driven Over Bumpy Roads. Consequence Of Defect: If This Occurs There Is A Possibility That A Passenger Could Fall Out Causing Injury Or Death.
Make Of Vehicle
VOLKSWAGEN
Model Of Vehicle
CAMPER
Year
1985
Recall Campaign Number
85V152000
Component Description
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
Effect Of Defect
Fix Defect
Modify The Sliding Door Lock Assembly So Door Will Properly Engage.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Volkswagen Of America,Inc
Start Of Manufacture
19840701
End Of Manufacture
19850501
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
18328
Date Owners Notified
19851115
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Date Report Received
19851119