1986 Audi 5000 Recalls

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 96E006000
Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Manufactured Begin Date: January 1st, 1987
Manufactured End Date: December 1st, 1995
Date of Owner Notification: April 10th, 1996

Defect Summary:
THESE BRAKE HOSE ASSEMBLIES HAVE INADEQUATE CRIMPS ATTACHING THE HOSE TO THE HOSE FITTINGS AND COULD CAUSE THE HOSE AND FITTING TO SEPARATE.

Consequence Summary:
IF THE BRAKE HOSE ASSEMBLY SEPARATES, LOSS OF BRAKING POWER CAN OCCUR INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Corrective Summary:
THESE BRAKE HOSE ASSEMBLIES WILL BE REPLACED.

Recall Notes:
SYSTEM: BRAKES; HYDRAULIC; LINES; HOSES.EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: AFTERMARKET BRAKE HOSE ASSEMBLIES, MODEL SP6957, FOR USE ON 1983 THROUGH 1986 AUDI 5000 VEHICLES.NOTE: THE VEHICLE OWNER SHOULD IMMEDIATELY RETURN THE VEHICLE TO THE SERVICE FACILITY WHICH PERFORMED THE INSTALLATION AND THE INSTALLER SHOLD REMOVE THE BRAKE HOSE ASSEMBLY AND REPLACE IT WITH ASSEMBLY SP9037.EIS WILL REMEDY THE DEFECT WITHOUT CHARGE TO THE OWNER FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF THE DEFECTIVE PARTS AND WILL PAY THE INSTALLING FACILITY FOR ITS PURCHASE COST OF THERE PLACEMENT PART (A COPY OF THE PURCHASE INVOICE WILL BE NEEDED) PLUS A LABOR CHARGE. OWNERS OR INSTALLERS CAN CONTACT EIS AT 129 WORTHINGTON RIDGE, BERLIN, CONNECTICUT 06037, ATTN. D. J. DUPREY, QUALITY ASSURANCE MANAGER, OR CALL1-203-828-8290. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 93V006000
Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Manufactured Begin Date: October 1st, 1984
Manufactured End Date: January 1st, 1991
Date of Owner Notification: January 29th, 1993

Defect 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 Summary:
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.

Corrective Summary:
DRAIN AND REPLACE THE DIFFERENTIAL GEAR OIL WITH OIL HAVING HIGHER PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS.

Recall Notes:
SYSTEM: POWER TRAIN.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS WITH AUTOMATIC 3-SPEED TRANSMISSIONS.

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 89V006000
Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Manufactured Begin Date: August 1st, 1983
Manufactured End Date: November 1st, 1988
Date of Owner Notification: January 23rd, 1989

Defect 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 Summary:
FUEL DRIPPING ONTO HOT ENGINE COMPONENTS COULD CAUSE ANENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.

Corrective Summary:
REPLACE ENGINES FUEL INJECTOR SEALS WITH IMPROVED SEALS PLUS IMPROVEMENTS DESIGNED TO BETTER INSULATE THE ENGINE AGAINST FIRE RISK.

Recall Notes:
SYSTEM: FUELVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS WITH TURBO.

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 87V157000
Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Manufactured Begin Date: August 1st, 1983
Manufactured End Date: September 1st, 1987
Date of Owner Notification: October 6th, 1987

Defect 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 Summary:
ESCAPING VAPORS COULD IGNITE BY HEAT EMITTED BY THEEXHAUST SYSTEM.

Corrective Summary:
INSTALL REDESIGNED FILLER NECK AND A NEW VENT VALVE AND HOSE FOR CHARCOAL FILTER. ALSO, STOP REFUELING WHEN PUMP NOZZLE SHUTS OFF.

Recall Notes:
SYSTEM: FUEL TANKVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TURBO AND TURBO QUATTRO PASSENGER CARS.

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 87V158000
Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Manufactured Begin Date: December 1st, 1985
Manufactured End Date: December 1st, 1986
Date of Owner Notification: December 28th, 1987

Defect Summary:
CERTAIN REAR BRAKE CALIPERS COULD BIND AND CONSEQUENTLY OVERHEAT.

Consequence Summary:
OVERHEATED CALIPERS COULD CAUSE BRAKE PEDAL TO FEELSPONGY AND COULD RESULT IN ONE BRAKE CIRCUIT BECOMING INOPERATIVE. BRAKINGABILITY WOULD BE AFFECTED.

Corrective Summary:
REQUIRES INSPECTION OF BRAKE CALIPERS AND REPLACEMENT OF CALIPERS AS NECESSARY.

Recall Notes:
SYSTEM: REAR BRAKE CALIPER.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 87V009000
Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Manufactured Begin Date: August 1st, 1984
Manufactured End Date: April 1st, 1986
Date of Owner Notification: February 17th, 1987

Defect Summary:
THE IDLE STABILIZER MAY EXPERIENCE EXCESSIVE WEAR, CAUSING ENGINE IDLE FLUCTUATIONS, USUALLY DESCRIBED AS ENGINE SURGE, WHICH INCREASE WITH USAGE OF THE CAR.

Consequence Summary:
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.

Corrective Summary:
REPLACE IDLE STABILIZATION VALVE.

Recall Notes:
SYSTEM: THROTTLE/IDLE STABILIZER.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 87V008000
Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Manufactured Begin Date: August 1st, 1977
Manufactured End Date: July 1st, 1986
Date of Owner Notification: February 13th, 1987

Defect Summary:
SUDDEN ACCELERATION FROM A STATIONARY POSITION MAY OCCUR, WHEN SHIFTING FROM PARK TO REVERSE OR DRIVE.

Consequence Summary:
UNEXPECTED SUDDEN ACCELERATION WITHOUT PRIOR WARNINGCOULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH, CAUSING INJURIES.

Corrective Summary:
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.

Recall Notes:
SYSTEM: TRANSMISSION LINKAGE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 86V113000
Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Manufactured Begin Date: February 1st, 1986
Manufactured End Date: February 1st, 1986
Date of Owner Notification: October 13th, 1986

Defect Summary:
REAR OR FRONT RIGHT SEAT BELT LOCKS MAY NOT PROPERLY ENGAGE. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: SEAT BELTS COULD SEPARATE IN EVENT OF HEAVY BRAKE APPLICATION OR IMPACT AND THUS SUBJECT PASSENGERS TO INJURY.

Corrective Summary:
REPLACE SEAT BELTS, AS NECESSARY.

Recall Notes:
SYSTEM: SEAT BELT.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 86V103000
Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Manufactured Begin Date: August 1st, 1984
Manufactured End Date: July 1st, 1986
Date of Owner Notification: October 9th, 1986

Defect 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.

Corrective Summary:
INSTALLATION OF AN AIR FILTER MODIFICATION KIT TO PRECLUDE FUEL LEAKS.

Recall Notes:
SYSTEM: FUEL/ENGINE COMPARTMENT.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.