| 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
1991 AUDI 200
1991 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: |
OCT 10, 2001 |
| Vehicle Component: |
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. |
| Model Affected |
200 |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
4300
Recall Details
|
Auto Recall Date:
OCT 10, 2001
Vehicle Component:
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
4300
Model Affected
1991 AUDI 200
1991 Audi 200 Defect Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. AN ELECTROLYTIC CAPACITOR CONTAINED IN THE AMPLIFIER FOR EACH REAR SPEAKER COULD LEAK AN ELECTROLYTE, WHICH MAY IN TIME AND IN THE PRESENCE OF HUMIDITY, CAUSE AN UNWANTED CONDUCTIVE PATH.
Defect Consequence:
THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN THE AMPLIFIER OVERHEATING AND A POTENTIAL FIRE RISK.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AMPLIFIERS FOR THE REAR SPEAKER ASSEMBLIES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 10, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT AUDI AT 1-800-822-2834.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
4300
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
1991 AUDI 200
1991 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
1991 AUDI 200
1991 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