Date:         Thu, 27 Jul 2000 20:31:45 -0400
Reply-To:     Richard Golen <rgolen@umassd.edu>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Richard Golen <rgolen@umassd.edu>
Subject:      Re: Parts Place - Dear Vanagon List Subscribers - Part II
Comments: To: Kevin Hale <kjhale@earthlink.net>
In-Reply-To:  <41200074272241410@earthlink.net>
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Kevin,

If you doubt the power of these VW lists, consider this. One of the members
of the Eurovan list suffered an engine fire due to a fuel leak caused by
joint in the fuel line residing above the distributor. VWoA denied there
was a problem. This member posted the story of the fire as well as VW's
response to the Eurovan list (a sister list to the Vanagon list). The folks
on the EV list mobilized and contacted NHTSA "en mass". Guess what....this
group's action was enough to get NHTSA to force VW to recall the Eurovans
(specifically the 93 models). Check NHTSA's web page or contact VW if you
want to confirm the recall.

We can, if necessary, "mobilize the troops" very effectively. Please do not
underestimate the power of these internet VW groups.


Richard Golen