1986 Audi Quattro Recalls

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January 23rd, 1989
Recalled Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Recall Date
January 23rd, 1989
Units Effected
35,000
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.

Recall Comments

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