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Subject:'97 E-Van Camper Recall
Date:Wed, 06 Aug 1997 11:14:26 EDT

>From Highways, the official publication of the Good Sam Club
August 1997:

   The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
has issued the following recall:

   Winnebago Industries.  1997 Volkswagen Eurovans produced
 by Volkswagen were completed by Winnebago Industries.
 During the installation of camper equipment on 201 models,
 an improperly adjusted power-tool drill bit punctured the fuel
 tank vapor cannister.

  VW dealers, on behalf of Winnebago,will check the fuel-vapor
 container for defect and, if the defect is present, the fuel tank
 will be replaced.  Owner notification had not begun at press time.

  Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer and do
 not receive the free remedy should contact VW at
 (800) 822-8987.

   Volkswagen Campaign No.SL.
   NHTSA recall No. 97VO16001.

George
'89 Westy, "Wernher"
109K miles & counting

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