Recall Date:
MAY 18, 1987
Model Affected:
1986 AUDI 4000
Summary:
EXCESSIVE WEAR OF IDLE STABILIZER COULD CAUSE IDLE FLUCTUATIONS.
Consequence:
IDLE FLUCTUATIONS COULD RESULT IN UNSATISFACTORYDRIVEABILITY.
Remedy:
REPLACE IDLE STABILIZER.
Units Affected:
25000
Notes:
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
Recall Date:
JAN 11, 1993
Model Affected:
1986 AUDI 4000
Summary:
THE DIFFERENTIAL OIL OF THE TRANSAXLE IS LOST OVER TIME DUE TO EVAPORATION. LOW OIL LEVELS CAUSE PREMATURE BEARING AND GEAR WEAR AND EVENTUAL FAILURE OF THE DIFFERENTIAL.
Consequence:
IN THE EVENT OF FAILURE, THE VEHICLE'S DRIVE WHEELS COULDLOSE POWER. IN EXTREME CIRCUMSTANCES, THE FRONT WHEELS LOCK, CAUSING RAPIDDECELERATION RESULTING IN POSSIBLE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy:
DRAIN AND REPLACE THE DIFFERENTIAL GEAR OIL WITH OIL HAVING HIGHER PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS.
Units Affected:
152000
Notes:
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
Recall Date:
AUG 18, 1986
Model Affected:
1986 AUDI 4000
Summary:
REAR OR FRONT RIGHT SEAT BELT LOCKS MAY NOT PROPERLY ENGAGE. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: SEAT BELTS COULD SEPARATE IN EVENT OF HEAVY BRAKE APPLICATION OR IMPACT AND THUS SUBJECT PASSENGERS TO INJURY.
Consequence:
Remedy:
REPLACE SEAT BELTS, AS NECESSARY.
Units Affected:
8000
Notes:
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC