1986 Vanagon through
1991 Vanagon Built from 1985 Aug to 1991 Jun
Campaign 93V175000 No. Recalled: 29,500
Campaign SU Notification Date:
System: Air Conditioner hose; Duct; Air.
Vehicle Description: Vans equipped with factory air conditioning.
Description of Defect: The plastic material of the center air flow
duct, which is fastened by two mounting
screws to the ceiling of the passenger
compartment, can crack and eventually break.
Consequence of Defect: If the plastic breaks where it is held at
the two mounting screws, the center air flow
duct can separate from its supports and
cause injury to the passengers sitting in
the center seat of the vehicle.
Corrective Action: Dealers will install a reinforcement plate
at the connections of both the center and
rear air flow ducts.

The above recall for 86-91 vans installs 2 simple plates you could
easily make yourself.

Mark

T Collins wrote:
> Hello All,
>
> For what years is this fix? My 85 has a short tunnel from the front to
> right behind the front seats.
>
> This has me thinking that there is something I need to look out for.
>
> Thanks,
> Tony
>
>