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Fire risk Published 27 Aug 1998 Ref JP-1206980

Volkswagen: Wiring

Translated from Japanese · machine translation

Safety-critical recall — fire risk. If your vehicle is affected, contact your dealer before driving.
Country
Japan
Published
27 Aug 1998
Units affected
945
Reference
JP-1206980

Affected vehicles

Volkswagen VW Caravelle 1984–1991 Volkswagen VW Delivery Van 1984–1991

Hazard

The wiring capacity for the air conditioning pressure switch is inadequate. If the electromagnetic clutch of the air conditioning compressor deteriorates and excessive current flows through the pressure switch wiring, the wiring may melt. In the worst case, this could result in fire.
Show original (日本語)
車室内空気調整装置(エアコン)の圧力スイッチの配線の容量が不適切なため、エアコン の圧縮機の電磁クラッチが劣化して、圧力スイッチの配線に過電流が流れた場合、当該配 線が溶損し、最悪の場合、火災に至るおそれがある。

Remedy

Add a fuse to the pressure switch wiring on all vehicles. Additionally, measure the current flowing through the electromagnetic clutch and replace the clutch with a new unit on any vehicle where the current is 8 amperes or higher.
Show original (日本語)
全車両、圧力スイッチの配線にヒューズを追加する。また、電磁クラッチに流れる電流を 計測し、8アンペア以上のものは電磁クラッチを良品と交換する。

Official source

View the official recall notice