On Sun, 15 May 94 Joel Walker <JWALKER@ua1vm.ua.edu> wrote: >Subject: vanagons (all): recall info from NHTSA as of 05/06/94 >----------------------------------------- >1980 Vanagon and >1981 Vanagon Built from 1980 Apr to 1981 Apr > Campaign 81V076000 No. Recalled: 92 > Campaign Notification Date: 810422 > System: Pop Top > Vehicle Description: Campers (Van Conversion) > Description of Defect: During vehicle operation, the pop top > could loosen from its anchor due to wind > pressure. It could open and separate > entirely from the vehicle. > Consequence of Defect: Sudden opening of the pop top could be a > hazard to safe vehicle operation. Complete > separation could cause an accident and > personal injury to other drivers. > NOTE: Until the problem is corrected, owner > is advised to avoid excessive wind pressure > against the pop top by driving at moderate > speeds. > Corrective Action: Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, > modify anchorages to make sure pop top will > be secured under normal operating conditions. Thanks for this info Joel. I've seen at least a dozen pop-top campers that had their tops popped for the last time. My method of preventing this unexpected event is to add one or two nylon luggage straps to the outside of the roof. Most auto part stores have these generic straps that will clip on to the roof drip rails. A kind of 'belt and suspenders' approach ;-) FWIW, Jack Stafford '73 Westfalia stafford@zenith.dnet.hac.com
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