| Recall Date |
OCT 06, 1997 |
| Part Affected |
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE |
| Model Affected |
100 |
| Units Affected |
54800
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Recall Date
OCT 06, 1997
Model Affected
1989 AUDI 100
Recall Summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME AIR BAG SENSORS DO NOT COMPLY WITH AUDI'S DURABILITY STANDARDS OVER THE LIFETIME OF THE VEHICLE.
Defect Consenquence
IN THE EVENT THE SENSOR SHOULD MALFUNCTION, THE AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEM CAN INADVERTENTLY DEPLOY. DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEM WITHOUT WARNING COULD CAUSE A DRIVER TO LOSE VEHICLE CONTROL.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AIR BAG SENSOR CONTROL MODULE.
Units Affected
54800
Notes
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
| Recall Date |
JAN 11, 1993 |
| Part Affected |
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY |
| Model Affected |
100 |
| Units Affected |
152000
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Recall Date
JAN 11, 1993
Model Affected
1989 AUDI 100
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
Notes
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
| Recall Date |
APR 02, 1991 |
| Part Affected |
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:JACKS |
| Model Affected |
100 |
| Units Affected |
20800
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Recall Date
APR 02, 1991
Model Affected
1989 AUDI 100
Recall Summary
INSTRUCTION LABEL IN THE TRUNK OF VEHICLE IS INCORRECT FOR THE JACK SUPPLIED WITH THE VEHICLE.
Defect Consenquence
INCORRECT USE CAN RESULT IN THE JACK COLLAPSING, WITHINJURY TO INDIVIDUALS UNDER OR NEAR VEHICLE DURING COLLAPSE.
Remedy
SUPPLY INSERT TO OWNER'S MANUAL NOTING CORRECT USAGE, AS WELL AS A CORRECTED INSTRUCTION LABEL FOR THE TRUNK.
Units Affected
20800
Notes
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC