Recalls for 1988 Audi 5000

DEFECT #1 - POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

Posted on: 1993-01-29
Description
The differential oil of the transaxle is lost over time due to evaporation.  Low oil levels cause premature bearing and gear wear and eventual failure of the differential.

Consequence
In the event of failure, the vehicle's drive wheels couldlose power.  In extreme circumstances, the front wheels lock, causing rapiddeceleration resulting in possible loss of vehicle control and an accident.

Corrective Action
Drain and replace the differential gear oil with oil having higher performance characteristics.

Notes
System: power train.vehicle description: passenger cars with automatic 3-speed transmissions.

DEFECT #2 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Posted on: 1989-01-23
Description
Fuel injection seals may harden, due to high temperature and alcohol in some fuels, and allow fuel to escape into the engine compartment.

Consequence
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.

DEFECT #3 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

Posted on: 1987-10-13
Description
Repeated topping off of fuel tank during refueling reduces the expansion space within the tank allowing vapors to escape from the charcoal filter to outside rather than being inducted into the engine.

Consequence
Escaping vapors could ignite by heat emitted by theexhaust system.

Corrective Action
Install redesigned filler neck and a new vent valve and hose for charcoal filter.  Also, stop refueling when pump nozzle shuts off.

Notes
System: fuel tankvehicle description: turbo and turbo quattro passenger cars.