Defect Description For Recall
Fuel InjeCTIon Seals May Harden, Due To High Temperature And Alcohol In Some Fuels, And Allow Fuel To Escape Into The Engine Compartment.
Make Of Vehicle
AUDI
Model Of Vehicle
5000
Year
1985
Recall Campaign Number
89V006000
Component Description
Fuel System, Gasoline
Effect Of Defect
Fuel Dripping Onto Hot Engine Components Could Cause Anengine Compartment Fire.
Fix Defect
Replace Engines Fuel Injector Seals With Improved Seals Plus Improvements Designed To Better Insulate The Engine Against Fire Risk.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Volkswagen Of America,Inc
Start Of Manufacture
19830801
End Of Manufacture
19881101
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
35000
Date Owners Notified
19890123
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Date Report Received
19890117