Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
AUDI
Model Of Vehicle
4000
Year
1981
Recall Campaign Number
81V039000
Component Description
Structure:Frame And Members
Effect Of Defect
Fix Defect
A Reinforcement Plate Will Be Installed, If Necessary, To Prevent Fuel Tank Damage. Work Will Be Performed At No Cost To Owners.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Volkswagen Of America,Inc
Start Of Manufacture
19790301
End Of Manufacture
19801001
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
24000
Date Owners Notified
19810814
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Date Report Received
19810324