Make : AUDI | Model : QUATTRO | Year : 1986 |
Build Dates : 19830801 - 19881101 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 89V006000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19890123 | Date Received by ODI: 19890117 | Date Added to Database: 19890123 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | ||
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Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 35000 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
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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Consequence:
FUEL DRIPPING ONTO HOT ENGINE COMPONENTS COULD CAUSE ANENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE. |
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Remedy:
REPLACE ENGINES FUEL INJECTOR SEALS WITH IMPROVED SEALS PLUS IMPROVEMENTS DESIGNED TO BETTER INSULATE THE ENGINE AGAINST FIRE RISK. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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