Vehicle recall 93V138000 · September 3, 1993
1993 Volkswagen EuroVan
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.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a longer tension spring to provide sufficient tension.
- Notes
- System: emergency brakes.vehicle description: passenger van.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 93V138000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 3, 1993
- Filed by
- VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
- Owner notification
- February 5, 1994
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 2,400
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Parking brake › Conventional › Mechanical
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Volkswagen EuroVan (1993): 1993
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