Defect Description For Recall
Misadjustment Of Fuel Distributor Allows Fuel To Escape And Be Absorbed By The Air Filter. Consequence Of Defect: With The Fuel Absorbed By The Air Filter And An Engine Backfire On Restart, This Fuel Could Ignite And Result In An Engine Compartment Fire.
Make Of Vehicle
AUDI
Model Of Vehicle
5000
Year
1986
Recall Campaign Number
86V103000
Component Description
Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel InjeCTIon System
Effect Of Defect
Fix Defect
Installation Of An Air Filter Modification Kit To Preclude Fuel Leaks.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Volkswagen Of America,Inc
Start Of Manufacture
19840801
End Of Manufacture
19860701
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
80710
Date Owners Notified
19861009
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Date Report Received
19860804