| Auto Recall Date: |
JAN 11, 1993 |
| Vehicle Component: |
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY |
| Model Affected |
200 |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
152000
Recall Details
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Auto Recall Date:
JAN 11, 1993
Vehicle Component:
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
152000
Model Affected
1989 AUDI 200
1989 Audi 200 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.
Defect Consequence:
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.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
152000
Notes:
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
| Auto Recall Date: |
APR 02, 1991 |
| Vehicle Component: |
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:JACKS |
| Model Affected |
200 |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
20800
Recall Details
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Auto Recall Date:
APR 02, 1991
Vehicle Component:
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:JACKS
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
20800
Model Affected
1989 AUDI 200
1989 Audi 200 Defect Summary:
INSTRUCTION LABEL IN THE TRUNK OF VEHICLE IS INCORRECT FOR THE JACK SUPPLIED WITH THE VEHICLE.
Defect Consequence:
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.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
20800
Notes:
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
| Auto Recall Date: |
OCT 06, 1997 |
| Vehicle Component: |
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE |
| Model Affected |
200 |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
54800
Recall Details
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Auto Recall Date:
OCT 06, 1997
Vehicle Component:
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
54800
Model Affected
1989 AUDI 200
1989 Audi 200 Defect Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME AIR BAG SENSORS DO NOT COMPLY WITH AUDI'S DURABILITY STANDARDS OVER THE LIFETIME OF THE VEHICLE.
Defect Consequence:
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.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
54800
Notes:
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC