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1988 Audi 5000 Recalls
Read 1988 Audi 5000 recall reports, with detailed explanations of the car defects, problems, and solutions from the manufacturer. There are 3 recalls listed for this Sedan so don’t wait until the worst case scenario has happened! Be sure to check the latest 1988 Audi 5000 recalls on a regular basis.
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JAN 17, 1989
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Recall ID# 73963
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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
FUEL INJECTION SEALS MAY HARDEN, DUE TO HIGH TEMPERATURE AND ALCOHOL IN SOME FUELS, AND ALLOW FUEL TO ESCAPE INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
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JAN 17, 1989
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Recall ID# 73963
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Recall Reason
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Recall Date
JAN 17, 1989
Model Affected
5000
Potential Units Affected
35000
Recall Summary
FUEL INJECTION SEALS MAY HARDEN, DUE TO HIGH TEMPERATURE AND ALCOHOL IN SOME FUELS, AND ALLOW FUEL TO ESCAPE INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
Consequence
FUEL DRIPPING ONTO HOT ENGINE COMPONENTS COULD CAUSE ANENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.
Remedy
REPLACE ENGINES FUEL INJECTOR SEALS WITH IMPROVED SEALS PLUS IMPROVEMENTS DESIGNED TO BETTER INSULATE THE ENGINE AGAINST FIRE RISK.
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VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
OCT 06, 1987
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Recall ID# 62730
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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
REPEATED TOPPING OFF OF FUEL TANK DURING REFUELING REDUCES THE EXPANSION SPACE WITHIN THE TANK ALLOWING VAPORS TO ESCAPE FROM THE CHARCOAL FILTER TO OUTSIDE RATHER THAN BEING INDUCTED INTO THE ENGINE.
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OCT 06, 1987
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Recall ID# 62730
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Recall Reason
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Recall Date
OCT 06, 1987
Model Affected
5000
Potential Units Affected
25000
Recall Summary
REPEATED TOPPING OFF OF FUEL TANK DURING REFUELING REDUCES THE EXPANSION SPACE WITHIN THE TANK ALLOWING VAPORS TO ESCAPE FROM THE CHARCOAL FILTER TO OUTSIDE RATHER THAN BEING INDUCTED INTO THE ENGINE.
Consequence
ESCAPING VAPORS COULD IGNITE BY HEAT EMITTED BY THEEXHAUST SYSTEM.
Remedy
INSTALL REDESIGNED FILLER NECK AND A NEW VENT VALVE AND HOSE FOR CHARCOAL FILTER. ALSO, STOP REFUELING WHEN PUMP NOZZLE SHUTS OFF.
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VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
JAN 11, 1993
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Recall ID# 52306
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POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
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.
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JAN 11, 1993
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Recall ID# 52306
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Recall Reason
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Recall Date
JAN 11, 1993
Model Affected
5000
Potential Units Affected
152000
Recall Summary
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.
Consequence
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.
Remedy
DRAIN AND REPLACE THE DIFFERENTIAL GEAR OIL WITH OIL HAVING HIGHER PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS.
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VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
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