Vehicle recall 81V076000 · June 23, 1981
Volkswagen Vanagon and Country Homes Vanagon Camper
During vehicle operation, the pop top could loosen from its anchor due to wind pressure.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- During vehicle operation, the pop top could loosen from its anchor due to wind pressure. It could open and separate entirely from the vehicle.
- Remedy
- Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, modify anchorages to make sure pop top will be secured under normal operating conditions.
- Notes
- 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 details
- NHTSA campaign
- 81V076000
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 23, 1981
- Filed by
- COUNTRY HOMES CAMPER CO.
- Owner notification
- April 22, 1981
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 92
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Equipment › Mechanical › Slide-in camper
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Country Homes Vanagon Camper (1980-1981): 1981, 1980
- Volkswagen Vanagon (1980-1981): 1981, 1980
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