NHTSA Recall 01V324000
NHTSA Campaign Id 01V324000; Date: Oct. 10, 2001
This condition could result in the amplifier overheating and a potential fire risk.
Recalled Vehicles:
1991 Audi 100; 1992 Audi 100; 1991 Audi 200; 1992 Audi 200; 1991 Audi V8; 1992 Audi V8
Component: Equipment:electrical:radio/tape Deck/cd Etc.
Manufactured by: Volkswagen Of America,inc
Affected Units:: 4,300
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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.
Recall Notes:
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jul 10, 2002
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