1985 AUDI 5000 RECALL - #89V006000
RECALL FOR 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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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1985 AUDI 5000 |
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| Manufacturer |
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC |
| Manufactured between |
8/1/1983 - 11/1/1988 |
| Recalled on |
1/23/1989 |
| Influenced by |
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC |
| Owners Notified on |
1/23/1989 |
| # Affected |
35,000 |
| Recalled for |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE |
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| Description |
FUEL INJECTION SEALS MAY HARDEN, DUE TO HIGH TEMPERATURE AND ALCOHOL IN SOME FUELS, AND ALLOW FUEL TO ESCAPE INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. |
| Consequences |
FUEL DRIPPING ONTO HOT ENGINE COMPONENTS COULD CAUSE ANENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE. |
| Corrective action |
REPLACE ENGINES FUEL INJECTOR SEALS WITH IMPROVED SEALS PLUS IMPROVEMENTS DESIGNED TO BETTER INSULATE THE ENGINE AGAINST FIRE RISK. |
| Notes |
SYSTEM: FUELVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS WITH TURBO. |
| See also |
1985 AUDI 5000 Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
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 POWER TRAIN, AXLE ASSEMBLY
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