Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
AUDI
Model Of Vehicle
80
Year
1985
Recall Campaign Number
93V006000
Component Description
Power Train:Axle Assembly
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
Drain And Replace The Differential Gear Oil With Oil Having Higher Performance Characteristics.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Volkswagen Of America,Inc
Start Of Manufacture
19841001
End Of Manufacture
19910101
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
152000
Date Owners Notified
19930129
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Date Report Received
19930111