NHTSA Recall 86V103000
NHTSA Campaign Id 86V103000; Date: Aug. 4, 1986
Recalled Vehicles:
1985 Audi 5000; 1986 Audi 5000
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System
Manufactured by: Volkswagen Of America,inc
Affected Units:: 80,710
Recall Summary:
Misadjustment of fuel distributor allows fuel to escape and be absorbed by the air filter. Consequence of defect: with the fuel absorbed by the air filter and an engine backfire on restart, this fuel could ignite and result in an engine compartment fire.
How to Fix:
Installation of an air filter modification kit to preclude fuel leaks.
Recall Notes:
System: fuel/engine compartment. Vehicle description: passenger cars.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 9, 1986
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