| 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
1987 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
1987 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
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VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
| Recall Date |
OCT 06, 1987 |
| Part Affected |
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER |
| Model Affected |
5000 |
| Units Affected |
16000
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Recall Date
OCT 06, 1987
Model Affected
1987 AUDI 5000
Recall Summary
CERTAIN REAR BRAKE CALIPERS COULD BIND AND CONSEQUENTLY OVERHEAT.
Defect Consenquence
OVERHEATED CALIPERS COULD CAUSE BRAKE PEDAL TO FEELSPONGY AND COULD RESULT IN ONE BRAKE CIRCUIT BECOMING INOPERATIVE. BRAKINGABILITY WOULD BE AFFECTED.
Remedy
REQUIRES INSPECTION OF BRAKE CALIPERS AND REPLACEMENT OF CALIPERS AS NECESSARY.
Units Affected
16000
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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
1987 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