NHTSA Recall 93V006000
NHTSA Campaign Id 93V006000; Date: Jan. 11, 1993
In the event of failure, the vehicle's drive wheels couldlose power. In extreme circumstances, the front wheels lock, causing rapiddeceleration resulting in possible loss of vehicle control and an accident.
Recalled Vehicles:
1985 Audi 100; 1986 Audi 100; 1987 Audi 100; 1988 Audi 100; 1989 Audi 100; 1990 Audi 100; 1991 Audi 100; 1985 Audi 200; 1986 Audi 200; 1987 Audi 200; 1988 Audi 200; 1989 Audi 200; 1990 Audi 200; 1991 Audi 200; 1985 Audi 4000; 1986 Audi 4000; 1987 Audi 4000; 1988 Audi 4000; 1989 Audi 4000; 1990 Audi 4000; 1991 Audi 4000; 1985 Audi 5000; 1986 Audi 5000; 1987 Audi 5000; 1988 Audi 5000; 1989 Audi 5000; 1990 Audi 5000; 1991 Audi 5000; 1985 Audi 80; 1986 Audi 80; 1987 Audi 80; 1988 Audi 80; 1989 Audi 80; 1990 Audi 80; 1991 Audi 80; 1985 Audi 90; 1986 Audi 90; 1987 Audi 90; 1988 Audi 90; 1989 Audi 90; 1990 Audi 90; 1991 Audi 90
Component: Power Train:axle Assembly
Manufactured by: Volkswagen Of America,inc
Affected Units:: 152,000
Recall Summary:
The differential oil of the transaxle is lost over time due to evaporation. Low oil levels cause premature bearing and gear wear and eventual failure of the differential.
How to Fix:
Drain and replace the differential gear oil with oil having higher performance characteristics.
Recall Notes:
System: power train. Vehicle description: passenger cars with automatic 3-speed transmissions.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jan 29, 1993
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