NHTSA Recall 81V039000
NHTSA Campaign Id 81V039000; Date: Mar. 24, 1981
Recalled Vehicles:
1980 Audi 4000; 1981 Audi 4000
Component: Structure:frame And Members
Manufactured by: Volkswagen Of America,inc
Affected Units:: 24,000
Recall Summary:
Rear bumper system on certain vehicles may not have been properly welded during assembly. In the event of a rear end collision, the right side bumper supportor could break loose, damage the fuel tank and allow fuel to leak.
How to Fix:
A reinforcement plate will be installed, if necessary, to prevent fuel tank damage. Work will be performed at no cost to owners.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. System: fuel; body weld seam/fuel tank. Consequences of defect: in a collision, if fuel does leak and an ignitionsource is present, a fire could start and cause injury to passengers.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Aug 14, 1981
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