1985 AUDI 5000 RECALL - #86V103000
RECALL FOR FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE : FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
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.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1985 AUDI 5000 |
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| Manufacturer |
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC |
| Manufactured between |
8/1/1984 - 7/1/1986 |
| Recalled on |
8/6/1986 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION |
| Owners Notified on |
10/9/1986 |
| # Affected |
80,710 |
| Recalled for |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
INSTALLATION OF AN AIR FILTER MODIFICATION KIT TO PRECLUDE FUEL LEAKS. |
| Notes |
SYSTEM: FUEL/ENGINE COMPARTMENT.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS. |
| See also |
1985 AUDI 5000 Recall for POWER TRAIN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, LEVER AND LINKAGE, FLOOR SHIFT
1985 AUDI 5000 Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, CRUISE CONTROL
1985 AUDI 5000 Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, STORAGE, TANK ASSEMBLY
1985 AUDI 5000 Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, CRUISE CONTROL
1985 AUDI 5000 Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1985 AUDI 5000 Recall for POWER TRAIN, AXLE ASSEMBLY
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