Date:         Wed, 27 Sep 2000 14:08:12 -0500
Reply-To:     John Rodgers <inua@HIWAAY.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         John Rodgers <inua@HIWAAY.NET>
Subject:      Re: If it aint broke, should I try to fix it?
Comments: To: dave <dave@SPARKPLUG.COM>
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I'm having this done on my 88GL right now. Though you  can have this done by
the local shop, DON'T!!!!!!! There is a liability issue here and it falls on
the shoulders of VW. The company had a situation in which they created the
problem in the first place. It is now an official VW safety issue. Let them fix
it(doesn't cost you anything - it's a safety recall) and bear the
responsibility ---and liability --- if something goes wrong after the fix. Once
you go them, if your van is elgible, they MUST fix it. They have no choice.

Luck,

John Rodgers
88GL Driver

dave wrote:

> Hi Folks,
>
> I own a 1991 Vanagon GL which I bought from the original owner, last August
> with 44k miles on it. It was immaculate (still is). The owner had no
> problems with it.
>
> Once I learned of the recall I asked the owner if he had ever had his AC
> duct worked on under the factory recall. He had not.
>
> So, my question is, is this something I should have my local VW look at
> and/or fix?
>
> I've seen a number of posts, from folks who had their AC duct fall on them.
> I am not sure how bad a problem this is, but if it is important, I would
> like to take care of it, especially if it is covered under a recall.
>
> Opinions? Should I fix it? Is it even broken? I'm sure I wouldn't know.
>
> Feel free to email me directly if you like too,
>
> Thanks much, I appreciate your help.
>
> dave bowers
> Vancouver, Washington
> 1991 Vanagon GL 54k