| Recall Date: |
JAN 17, 1989 |
| Component: |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE |
| Model Affected: |
5000 |
| Units Affected: |
35000
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
JAN 17, 1989
Model Affected:
1988 AUDI 5000
Summary:
FUEL INJECTION SEALS MAY HARDEN, DUE TO HIGH TEMPERATURE AND ALCOHOL IN SOME FUELS, AND ALLOW FUEL TO ESCAPE INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
Consequence:
FUEL DRIPPING ONTO HOT ENGINE COMPONENTS COULD CAUSE ANENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.
Remedy:
REPLACE ENGINES FUEL INJECTOR SEALS WITH IMPROVED SEALS PLUS IMPROVEMENTS DESIGNED TO BETTER INSULATE THE ENGINE AGAINST FIRE RISK.
Units Affected:
35000
Notes:
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
| Recall Date: |
OCT 06, 1987 |
| Component: |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY |
| Model Affected: |
5000 |
| Units Affected: |
25000
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
OCT 06, 1987
Model Affected:
1988 AUDI 5000
Summary:
REPEATED TOPPING OFF OF FUEL TANK DURING REFUELING REDUCES THE EXPANSION SPACE WITHIN THE TANK ALLOWING VAPORS TO ESCAPE FROM THE CHARCOAL FILTER TO OUTSIDE RATHER THAN BEING INDUCTED INTO THE ENGINE.
Consequence:
ESCAPING VAPORS COULD IGNITE BY HEAT EMITTED BY THEEXHAUST SYSTEM.
Remedy:
INSTALL REDESIGNED FILLER NECK AND A NEW VENT VALVE AND HOSE FOR CHARCOAL FILTER. ALSO, STOP REFUELING WHEN PUMP NOZZLE SHUTS OFF.
Units Affected:
25000
Notes:
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
| Recall Date: |
JAN 11, 1993 |
| Component: |
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY |
| Model Affected: |
5000 |
| Units Affected: |
152000
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
JAN 11, 1993
Model Affected:
1988 AUDI 5000
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