Auto Recall Date:
JAN 17, 1989
Vehicle Component:
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
35000
Model Affected
1985 AUDI QUATTRO
1985 Audi Quattro 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.
Defect Consequence:
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.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
35000
Notes:
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC