'85 Audi 5000 Recalls
| Recall Date: |
AUG 04, 1986 |
| Component: |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM |
| Model Affected: |
5000 |
| Potential Units Affected: |
80710
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
AUG 04, 1986
Model Affected:
1985 AUDI 5000
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.
Consequence:
Remedy:
INSTALLATION OF AN AIR FILTER MODIFICATION KIT TO PRECLUDE FUEL LEAKS.
Potential Units Affected:
80710
Notes:
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
| Recall Date: |
JAN 03, 1987 |
| Component: |
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT |
| Model Affected: |
5000 |
| Potential Units Affected: |
251102
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
JAN 03, 1987
Model Affected:
1985 AUDI 5000
Summary:
SUDDEN ACCELERATION FROM A STATIONARY POSITION MAY OCCUR, WHEN SHIFTING FROM PARK TO REVERSE OR DRIVE.
Consequence:
UNEXPECTED SUDDEN ACCELERATION WITHOUT PRIOR WARNINGCOULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH, CAUSING INJURIES.
Remedy:
INSTALL AN AUTOMATIC SHIFT LOCK TO PREVENT THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER FROM BEING MOVED FROM PARK TO REVERSE OR DRIVE UNLESS BRAKE PEDAL IS APPLIED AT THE SAME TIME.
Potential Units Affected:
251102
Notes:
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
| Recall Date: |
OCT 28, 1987 |
| Component: |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL |
| Model Affected: |
5000 |
| Potential Units Affected: |
57000
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
OCT 28, 1987
Model Affected:
1985 AUDI 5000
Summary:
MALFUNCTIONS OF INTERNAL COMPONENTS OF IDLE CONTROL UNIT COULD CAUSE IDLE STABILIZER VALVE TO BECOME ACTIVATED OUTSIDE ITS NORMAL OPERATING RANGE.
Consequence:
IDLE RPM MAY BECOME ERRATIC AND, IN SOMEINSTANCES,INCREASE.
Remedy:
INSTALL LATEST SPECIFICATION IDLE CONTROL UNIT.
Potential Units Affected:
57000
Notes:
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
| Recall Date: |
OCT 06, 1987 |
| Component: |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY |
| Model Affected: |
5000 |
| Potential Units Affected: |
25000
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
OCT 06, 1987
Model Affected:
1985 AUDI 5000
Summary:
REPEATED TOPPING OFF OF FUEL TANK DURING REFUELING REDUCES THE EXPANSION SPACE WITHIN THE TANK ALLOWING VAPORS TO ESCAPE FROM THE CHARCOAL FILTER TO OUTSIDE RATHER THAN BEING INDUCTED INTO THE ENGINE.
Consequence:
ESCAPING VAPORS COULD IGNITE BY HEAT EMITTED BY THEEXHAUST SYSTEM.
Remedy:
INSTALL REDESIGNED FILLER NECK AND A NEW VENT VALVE AND HOSE FOR CHARCOAL FILTER. ALSO, STOP REFUELING WHEN PUMP NOZZLE SHUTS OFF.
Potential Units Affected:
25000
Notes:
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
| Recall Date: |
JAN 11, 1993 |
| Component: |
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY |
| Model Affected: |
5000 |
| Potential Units Affected: |
152000
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
JAN 11, 1993
Model Affected:
1985 AUDI 5000
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.
Consequence:
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.
Remedy:
DRAIN AND REPLACE THE DIFFERENTIAL GEAR OIL WITH OIL HAVING HIGHER PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS.
Potential Units Affected:
152000
Notes:
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
| Recall Date: |
MAR 04, 1996 |
| Component: |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Model Affected: |
5000 |
| Potential Units Affected: |
414
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
MAR 04, 1996
Model Affected:
1985 AUDI 5000
Summary:
THESE BRAKE HOSE ASSEMBLIES HAVE INADEQUATE CRIMPS ATTACHING THE HOSE TO THE HOSE FITTINGS AND COULD CAUSE THE HOSE AND FITTING TO SEPARATE.
Consequence:
IF THE BRAKE HOSE ASSEMBLY SEPARATES, LOSS OF BRAKING POWER CAN OCCUR INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy:
THESE BRAKE HOSE ASSEMBLIES WILL BE REPLACED.
Potential Units Affected:
414
Notes:
EIS BRAKE PARTS
| Recall Date: |
JAN 03, 1987 |
| Component: |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL |
| Model Affected: |
5000 |
| Potential Units Affected: |
81000
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
JAN 03, 1987
Model Affected:
1985 AUDI 5000
Summary:
THE IDLE STABILIZER MAY EXPERIENCE EXCESSIVE WEAR, CAUSING ENGINE IDLE FLUCTUATIONS, USUALLY DESCRIBED AS ENGINE SURGE, WHICH INCREASE WITH USAGE OF THE CAR.
Consequence:
ENGINE SURGE COULD ULTIMATELY SEE-SAW TO THE EXTEND THATLOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL COULD BE EXPERIENCED IF THE BRAKES WERE NOT APPLIED INTIME. THERE IS A RISK OF A COLLISION AND INJURY IN A CONFINED SPACE.
Remedy:
REPLACE IDLE STABILIZATION VALVE.
Potential Units Affected:
81000
Notes:
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
| Recall Date: |
JAN 17, 1989 |
| Component: |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE |
| Model Affected: |
5000 |
| Potential Units Affected: |
35000
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
JAN 17, 1989
Model Affected:
1985 AUDI 5000
Summary:
FUEL INJECTION SEALS MAY HARDEN, DUE TO HIGH TEMPERATURE AND ALCOHOL IN SOME FUELS, AND ALLOW FUEL TO ESCAPE INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
Consequence:
FUEL DRIPPING ONTO HOT ENGINE COMPONENTS COULD CAUSE ANENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.
Remedy:
REPLACE ENGINES FUEL INJECTOR SEALS WITH IMPROVED SEALS PLUS IMPROVEMENTS DESIGNED TO BETTER INSULATE THE ENGINE AGAINST FIRE RISK.
Potential Units Affected:
35000
Notes:
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC