Recalls for VANAGON VOLKSWAGEN, VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC, VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM, June 25, 1980

A recall was issued on June 25, 1980 for VANAGON VOLKSWAGEN, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC, in response to VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM problems. THE AUXILIARY HEATER"S EXHAUST PIPE IS MOUNTED IN A DOWNWARD POSITION TOWARD THE GROUND.. Follwoing is the summary of corrective actions taken: DEALER WILL REMOVE THE EXISTING PIPE AND INSTALL A MODIFIED PIPE WITH A SHIELD OVER THE END, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: VANS EQUIPPED WITH AUXILIARY HEATERS.SYSTEM: HEATING; HEATER EXHAUST PIPE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IN THE EVENT THE VEHICLE IS PARKED IN AN AREA WITH DRYMATERIAL (GRASS) BENEATH IT, THE DOWNFLOW OF EXHAUST COULD REACH THE MATERIALAND POSSIBLY IGNITE IT. A VEHICLE FIRE AND PERSONAL INJURY COULD RESULT.