Audi 80 (1991) – 93V006000

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

1991

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

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard