| Recall Date |
AUG 04, 1986 |
| Part Affected |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM |
| Model Affected |
5000 |
| Units Affected |
80710
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Recall Date
AUG 04, 1986
Model Affected
1985 AUDI 5000
Recall Summary
MISADJUSTMENT OF FUEL DISTRIBUTOR ALLOWS FUEL TO ESCAPE AND BE ABSORBED BY THE AIR FILTER. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: WITH THE FUEL ABSORBED BY THE AIR FILTER AND AN ENGINE BACKFIRE ON RESTART, THIS FUEL COULD IGNITE AND RESULT IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.
Defect Consenquence
Remedy
INSTALLATION OF AN AIR FILTER MODIFICATION KIT TO PRECLUDE FUEL LEAKS.
Units Affected
80710
Notes
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
| Recall Date |
JAN 03, 1987 |
| Part Affected |
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT |
| Model Affected |
5000 |
| Units Affected |
251102
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Recall Date
JAN 03, 1987
Model Affected
1985 AUDI 5000
Recall Summary
SUDDEN ACCELERATION FROM A STATIONARY POSITION MAY OCCUR, WHEN SHIFTING FROM PARK TO REVERSE OR DRIVE.
Defect Consenquence
UNEXPECTED SUDDEN ACCELERATION WITHOUT PRIOR WARNINGCOULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH, CAUSING INJURIES.
Remedy
INSTALL AN AUTOMATIC SHIFT LOCK TO PREVENT THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER FROM BEING MOVED FROM PARK TO REVERSE OR DRIVE UNLESS BRAKE PEDAL IS APPLIED AT THE SAME TIME.
Units Affected
251102
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VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
| Recall Date |
JAN 11, 1993 |
| Part Affected |
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY |
| Model Affected |
5000 |
| Units Affected |
152000
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Recall Date
JAN 11, 1993
Model Affected
1985 AUDI 5000
Recall 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.
Defect Consenquence
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
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VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
| Recall Date |
OCT 28, 1987 |
| Part Affected |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL |
| Model Affected |
5000 |
| Units Affected |
57000
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Recall Date
OCT 28, 1987
Model Affected
1985 AUDI 5000
Recall Summary
MALFUNCTIONS OF INTERNAL COMPONENTS OF IDLE CONTROL UNIT COULD CAUSE IDLE STABILIZER VALVE TO BECOME ACTIVATED OUTSIDE ITS NORMAL OPERATING RANGE.
Defect Consenquence
IDLE RPM MAY BECOME ERRATIC AND, IN SOMEINSTANCES,INCREASE.
Remedy
INSTALL LATEST SPECIFICATION IDLE CONTROL UNIT.
Units Affected
57000
Notes
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
| Recall Date |
MAR 04, 1996 |
| Part Affected |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Model Affected |
5000 |
| Units Affected |
414
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Recall Date
MAR 04, 1996
Model Affected
1985 AUDI 5000
Recall Summary
THESE BRAKE HOSE ASSEMBLIES HAVE INADEQUATE CRIMPS ATTACHING THE HOSE TO THE HOSE FITTINGS AND COULD CAUSE THE HOSE AND FITTING TO SEPARATE.
Defect Consenquence
IF THE BRAKE HOSE ASSEMBLY SEPARATES, LOSS OF BRAKING POWER CAN OCCUR INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy
THESE BRAKE HOSE ASSEMBLIES WILL BE REPLACED.
Units Affected
414
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EIS BRAKE PARTS
| Recall Date |
JAN 17, 1989 |
| Part Affected |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE |
| Model Affected |
5000 |
| Units Affected |
35000
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Recall Date
JAN 17, 1989
Model Affected
1985 AUDI 5000
Recall Summary
FUEL INJECTION SEALS MAY HARDEN, DUE TO HIGH TEMPERATURE AND ALCOHOL IN SOME FUELS, AND ALLOW FUEL TO ESCAPE INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
Defect Consenquence
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
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VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
| Recall Date |
OCT 06, 1987 |
| Part Affected |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY |
| Model Affected |
5000 |
| Units Affected |
25000
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Recall Date
OCT 06, 1987
Model Affected
1985 AUDI 5000
Recall 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.
Defect Consenquence
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 03, 1987 |
| Part Affected |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL |
| Model Affected |
5000 |
| Units Affected |
81000
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Recall Date
JAN 03, 1987
Model Affected
1985 AUDI 5000
Recall Summary
THE IDLE STABILIZER MAY EXPERIENCE EXCESSIVE WEAR, CAUSING ENGINE IDLE FLUCTUATIONS, USUALLY DESCRIBED AS ENGINE SURGE, WHICH INCREASE WITH USAGE OF THE CAR.
Defect Consenquence
ENGINE SURGE COULD ULTIMATELY SEE-SAW TO THE EXTEND THATLOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL COULD BE EXPERIENCED IF THE BRAKES WERE NOT APPLIED INTIME. THERE IS A RISK OF A COLLISION AND INJURY IN A CONFINED SPACE.
Remedy
REPLACE IDLE STABILIZATION VALVE.
Units Affected
81000
Notes
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC