NHTSA Recall 89V006000
NHTSA Campaign Id 89V006000; Date: Jan. 17, 1989
Fuel dripping onto hot engine components could cause anengine compartment fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
1984 Audi 5000; 1985 Audi 5000; 1986 Audi 5000; 1987 Audi 5000; 1988 Audi 5000; 1989 Audi 5000; 1984 Audi Quattro; 1985 Audi Quattro; 1986 Audi Quattro; 1987 Audi Quattro; 1988 Audi Quattro; 1989 Audi Quattro
Component: Gasoline Fuel System
Manufactured by: Volkswagen Of America,inc
Affected Units:: 35,000
Recall Summary:
Fuel injection seals may harden, due to high temperature and alcohol in some fuels, and allow fuel to escape into the engine compartment.
How to Fix:
Replace engines fuel injector seals with improved seals plus improvements designed to better insulate the engine against fire risk.
Recall Notes:
System: fuelvehicle description: passenger cars with turbo.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jan 23, 1989
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