Vehicle recall 93V175000 · October 29, 1993
1986-1991 Volkswagen Vanagon
The plastic material of the center air flow duct, which is fastened by two mounting screws to the ceiling of the passenger compartment, can crack and eventually break.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The plastic material of the center air flow duct, which is fastened by two mounting screws to the ceiling of the passenger compartment, can crack and eventually break.
- Consequence
- If the plastic breaks where it is held at the twomounting screws, the center air flow duct can separate from its supports andcause injury to the passengers sitting in the center seat of the vehicle.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a reinforcement plate at the connections of both the center and rear air flow ducts.
- Notes
- System: air conditioner hose; duct; air.vehicle description: vans equipped with factory air conditioning.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 93V175000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 29, 1993
- Filed by
- VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
- Owner notification
- March 4, 1994
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 29,500
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner
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