4 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
Posted on: 2001-10-15
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.
Consequence
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).
DEFECT #2 - AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
Posted on: 1997-10-10
Description
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Some air bag sensors do not comply with audi's durability standards over the lifetime of the vehicle.
Consequence
In the event the sensor should malfunction, the air bag restraint system can inadvertently deploy. Deployment of the air bag restraint system without warning could cause a driver to lose vehicle control.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the air bag sensor control module.
Notes
Owner notification began october 13, 1997.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.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
DEFECT #3 - EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:JACKS
Posted on: 1991-04-11
Description
Instruction label in the trunk of vehicle is incorrect for the jack supplied with the vehicle.
Consequence
Incorrect use can result in the jack collapsing, withinjury to individuals under or near vehicle during collapse.
Corrective Action
Supply insert to owner's manual noting correct usage, as well as a corrected instruction label for the trunk.
Notes
System: vehicle jack.description of vehicle: passenger cars.
DEFECT #4 - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Posted on: 1996-05-13
Description
A bushing which guides the cruise control rod can, over time, deteriorate and cause the control rod to bind.
Consequence
A binding control rod can impede the return of the throttle plate to its full idle position.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the control rod bushing with an improved version.
Notes
System: fuel; throttle linkages and control. Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with cruise control. Note: 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 volkswagen at 1-800-822-2834. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.