Date:         Thu, 27 Jul 2000 17:52:50 -0700
Reply-To:     Rennie Wible <volksdragon@earthlink.net>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Rennie Wible <volksdragon@earthlink.net>
Subject:      Re: Parts Place - Dear Vanagon List Subscribers - Part II
Comments: To: Richard Golen <rgolen@umassd.edu>
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Just as Richard said, the UN Campaign is for the recall of Eurovan fuel lines,
and only specific 93 models.

Rennie
VolksDragon@earthlink.net
Los Angeles

61 crew cab (911 powered)
65 convertible
84 vanagon
93 fox

Richard Golen wrote:

> 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