
1981 AUDI 4000 Recall ID from NHTSA: 80V146000
| Auto Recall Date: |
NOV 12, 1980 |
| Vehicle Component: |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER |
| Model Affected |
4000 |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
3200
Recall Details
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Auto Recall Date:
NOV 12, 1980
Vehicle Component:
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
3200
Model Affected
1981 AUDI 4000
1981 Audi 4000 Defect Summary:
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, POROUS SPOTS MAY HAVE DEVELOPED ON THE INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE THREADED HOLE FOR THE BRAKE HOSE DURING THE MOULDING PROCESS. THESE SPOTS ALLOW BRAKE FLUID TO SEEP FROM THE CALIPERS DURING HEAVY BRAKE APPLICATIONS.
Defect Consequence:
Remedy:
BOTH FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS WILL BE INSPECTED FOR BRAKE FLUID SEEPAGE AND WILL BE REPLACED, IF NECESSARY, WITHOUT CHARGE.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
3200
Notes:
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC

1981 AUDI 4000 Recall ID from NHTSA: 83V117000
| Auto Recall Date: |
NOV 09, 1983 |
| Vehicle Component: |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM |
| Model Affected |
4000 |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
930000
Recall Details
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Auto Recall Date:
NOV 09, 1983
Vehicle Component:
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
930000
Model Affected
1981 AUDI 4000
1981 Audi 4000 Defect Summary:
THE FUEL PUMP MAY STOP FUNCTIONING WITHOUT WARNING. THIS CAN OCCUR BECAUSE AN ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR IN THE FUSE PANEL MAY OVERHEAT AND INTERRUPT THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT.
Defect Consequence:
Remedy:
DEALER WILL INSPECT THE FUSE BOX AND ITS CONNECTORS FOR CORROSION, AND CORRECT WHERE NECESSARY. A BYPASS ADAPTER TO THE FUEL PUMP ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT WILL BE INSTALLED.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
930000
Notes:
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC

1981 AUDI 4000 Recall ID from NHTSA: 81V039000
| Auto Recall Date: |
MAR 24, 1981 |
| Vehicle Component: |
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS |
| Model Affected |
4000 |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
24000
Recall Details
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Auto Recall Date:
MAR 24, 1981
Vehicle Component:
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
24000
Model Affected
1981 AUDI 4000
1981 Audi 4000 Defect Summary:
REAR BUMPER SYSTEM ON CERTAIN VEHICLES MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY WELDED DURING ASSEMBLY. IN THE EVENT OF A REAR END COLLISION, THE RIGHT SIDE BUMPER SUPPORTOR COULD BREAK LOOSE, DAMAGE THE FUEL TANK AND ALLOW FUEL TO LEAK.
Defect Consequence:
Remedy:
A REINFORCEMENT PLATE WILL BE INSTALLED, IF NECESSARY, TO PREVENT FUEL TANK DAMAGE. WORK WILL BE PERFORMED AT NO COST TO OWNERS.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
24000
Notes:
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC