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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. ...more details
| Recall Reason |
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY |
| Recall Date |
JAN 11, 1993 |
| Model Affected |
200 |
| Potential Units Affected |
152000 |
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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.
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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.
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Remedy
DRAIN AND REPLACE THE DIFFERENTIAL GEAR OIL WITH OIL HAVING HIGHER PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS.
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Notes
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
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VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME AIR BAG SENSORS DO NOT COMPLY WITH AUDI'S DURABILITY STANDARDS OVER THE LIFETIME OF THE VEHICLE. ...more details
| Recall Reason |
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE |
| Recall Date |
OCT 06, 1997 |
| Model Affected |
200 |
| Potential Units Affected |
54800 |
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Recall Summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME AIR BAG SENSORS DO NOT COMPLY WITH AUDI'S DURABILITY STANDARDS OVER THE LIFETIME OF THE VEHICLE.
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Consequence
IN THE EVENT THE SENSOR SHOULD MALFUNCTION, THE AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEM CAN INADVERTENTLY DEPLOY. DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEM WITHOUT WARNING COULD CAUSE A DRIVER TO LOSE VEHICLE CONTROL.
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Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AIR BAG SENSOR CONTROL MODULE.
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Notes
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
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INSTRUCTION LABEL IN THE TRUNK OF VEHICLE IS INCORRECT FOR THE JACK SUPPLIED WITH THE VEHICLE. ...more details
| Recall Reason |
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:JACKS |
| Recall Date |
APR 02, 1991 |
| Model Affected |
200 |
| Potential Units Affected |
20800 |
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Recall Summary
INSTRUCTION LABEL IN THE TRUNK OF VEHICLE IS INCORRECT FOR THE JACK SUPPLIED WITH THE VEHICLE.
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Consequence
INCORRECT USE CAN RESULT IN THE JACK COLLAPSING, WITHINJURY TO INDIVIDUALS UNDER OR NEAR VEHICLE DURING COLLAPSE.
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Remedy
SUPPLY INSERT TO OWNER'S MANUAL NOTING CORRECT USAGE, AS WELL AS A CORRECTED INSTRUCTION LABEL FOR THE TRUNK.
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Notes
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
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THE VEHICLE CAPACITY WEIGHT WAS INADVERTANTLY OMITTED FROM PLACARD LOCATED INSIDE THE GAS FILLER DOOR, AS REQUIRED BY FMVSS 11O. ...more details
| Recall Reason |
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS |
| Recall Date |
SEP 18, 1991 |
| Model Affected |
200 |
| Potential Units Affected |
5900 |
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Recall Summary
THE VEHICLE CAPACITY WEIGHT WAS INADVERTANTLY OMITTED FROM PLACARD LOCATED INSIDE THE GAS FILLER DOOR, AS REQUIRED BY FMVSS 11O.
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Consequence
VEHICLES FAIL TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 110.
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Remedy
NEW LABELS CONTAINING THE VEHICLE CAPACITY WEIGHT WILL BE AFFIXED TO THE VEHICLES.
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Notes
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
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