1987 AUDI QUATTRO 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 |
1987 AUDI QUATTRO |
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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 |
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| Technical Service Bulletins |
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