1990 Audi Quattro Recalls
Base Coupe
1990 Audi Quattro Recall Record
Recall ID # 90V070000 - STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE
Recall Date:
APR 10, 1990
Component:
STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE
Description
IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED STEERING LOCK BOLTS COULD BREAK IF DRIVER APPLIES EXCESSIVE FORCE TO A LOCKED STEERING WHEEL IN AN ATTEMPT TO DISENGAGE THE STEERING LOCK.
Consequence
BOLT BREAKAGE WOULD CAUSE STEERING WHEEL TO REMAIN LOCKED EVEN AFTER THE DRIVER TURNS THE IGNITION KEY AND ATTEMPTS TO MOVE THE CAR; THIS TOTAL LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
REPLACE COMPLETE STEERING LOCK ASSEMBLY, INCLUDING A MODIFIED LOCK BOLT.
Manufacturer
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
Recall ID # 90V069000 - SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Recall Date:
APR 10, 1990
Component:
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Description
A SECURING CLIP ON THE OUTSIDE OF HINGES OF THE LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT SEAT BACK MAY NOT BE PROPERLY SEATED DUE TO INTERFERENCE WITH SEAT COVERING MATERIAL.
Consequence
AN IMPROPERLY SECURED CLIP COULD CAUSE THE SEAT BACKHINGE TO SEPARATE FROM ITS ANCHOR IN A REAR-END ACCIDENT AND COULD RESULT IN AN INJURY TO OCCUPANT(S).
Remedy
REALIGN SEAT COVERING MATERIAL WHERE INTERFERENCE IS PRESENT.
Manufacturer
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC