1991 AUDI V8 RECALL - #01V324000
RECALL FOR EQUIPMENT : ELECTRICAL : RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. AN ELECTROLYTIC CAPACITOR CONTAINED IN THE AMPLIFIER FOR EACH REAR SPEAKER COULD LEAK AN ELECTROLYTE, WHICH MAY IN TIME AND IN THE PRESENCE OF HUMIDITY, CAUSE AN UNWANTED CONDUCTIVE PATH.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1991 AUDI V8 |
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| Manufacturer |
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC |
| Manufactured between |
7/1/1990 - 3/31/1992 |
| Recalled on |
10/15/2001 |
| Influenced by |
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC |
| Owners Notified on |
7/10/2002 |
| # Affected |
4,300 |
| Recalled for |
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. |
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| Description |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. AN ELECTROLYTIC CAPACITOR CONTAINED IN THE AMPLIFIER FOR EACH REAR SPEAKER COULD LEAK AN ELECTROLYTE, WHICH MAY IN TIME AND IN THE PRESENCE OF HUMIDITY, CAUSE AN UNWANTED CONDUCTIVE PATH. |
| Consequences |
THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN THE AMPLIFIER OVERHEATING AND A POTENTIAL FIRE RISK. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AMPLIFIERS FOR THE REAR SPEAKER ASSEMBLIES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 10, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT AUDI AT 1-800-822-2834. |
| Notes |
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
1991 AUDI V8 Recall for EQUIPMENT, MECHANICAL, ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT
1991 AUDI V8 Recall for EQUIPMENT, MECHANICAL, INTEGRATED JACK/LEVELER/STABILIZER
1991 AUDI V8 Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1991 AUDI V8 Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
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