I think the free repair is long since past. I had it done by the local
stealership. While it worked, I wasn't happy with the attitude I got (
they didn't want to acknowledge the recall nor look for it) nor with the
repair. Part of my gripe was that the tunnel actually fell, and
shattered the ends of the tunnel segments. The stealership managed to
get the kit to work, but they refused any responsibility on the part of
VW for repair/replacement of the damaged tubes. And it looked like crap!
I made a couple of aluminum straps three inches wide, wrapped them under
the tube as support. Painted and padded them. Looks fairly decent.
Covers the broken out chunks of plastic that broke when falling and
prevents air leaks. Fastened the straps to the cross beam in the ceiling
with a big screw and wide washer - one on each side of the tunnel. Best
I was able to do. But it works better than the two dinky little plates
they used in the recall kit.

Regards,

John Rodgers
88 GL Driver

Michael Sullivan wrote:
> I noticed that my A/C duct was a little loose a few months ago and there is
> a recall for this.  I only have recs from 1997(stealership didn't copy the
> ones from 1991 to 1997, but I will get them). Anyway, they say the recall
> was done on 4/20/1994 and if the repair failed, it is my responsibility to
> re-fix.  Part can be ordered for 12.00.  I was givein VW Relations # and
> told to mention SU00 as the recall status.  Opinions, please. Thanks.
>
> --
> Michael in San Antonio
> 91GL AT 'Gringo'
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