Recall ID # 91V050000 - EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:JACKS
| Recall Date: |
APR 02, 1991 |
| Component: |
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:JACKS |
| Model Affected: |
100 |
| Potential Units Affected: |
20800
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
APR 02, 1991
Model Affected:
1990 AUDI 100
Summary:
INSTRUCTION LABEL IN THE TRUNK OF VEHICLE IS INCORRECT FOR THE JACK SUPPLIED WITH THE VEHICLE.
Consequence:
INCORRECT USE CAN RESULT IN THE JACK COLLAPSING, WITHINJURY TO INDIVIDUALS UNDER OR NEAR VEHICLE DURING COLLAPSE.
Remedy:
SUPPLY INSERT TO OWNER'S MANUAL NOTING CORRECT USAGE, AS WELL AS A CORRECTED INSTRUCTION LABEL FOR THE TRUNK.
Potential Units Affected:
20800
Notes:
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
Recall ID # 93V006000 - POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
| Recall Date: |
JAN 11, 1993 |
| Component: |
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY |
| Model Affected: |
100 |
| Potential Units Affected: |
152000
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
JAN 11, 1993
Model Affected:
1990 AUDI 100
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 ID # 91V156000 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
| Recall Date: |
SEP 18, 1991 |
| Component: |
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS |
| Model Affected: |
100 |
| Potential Units Affected: |
5900
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
SEP 18, 1991
Model Affected:
1990 AUDI 100
Summary:
THE VEHICLE CAPACITY WEIGHT WAS INADVERTANTLY OMITTED FROM PLACARD LOCATED INSIDE THE GAS FILLER DOOR, AS REQUIRED BY FMVSS 11O.
Consequence:
VEHICLES FAIL TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 110.
Remedy:
NEW LABELS CONTAINING THE VEHICLE CAPACITY WEIGHT WILL BE AFFIXED TO THE VEHICLES.
Potential Units Affected:
5900
Notes:
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
Recall ID # 97V172000 - AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
| Recall Date: |
OCT 06, 1997 |
| Component: |
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE |
| Model Affected: |
100 |
| Potential Units Affected: |
54800
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
OCT 06, 1997
Model Affected:
1990 AUDI 100
Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME AIR BAG SENSORS DO NOT COMPLY WITH AUDI'S DURABILITY STANDARDS OVER THE LIFETIME OF THE VEHICLE.
Consequence:
IN THE EVENT THE SENSOR SHOULD MALFUNCTION, THE AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEM CAN INADVERTENTLY DEPLOY. DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEM WITHOUT WARNING COULD CAUSE A DRIVER TO LOSE VEHICLE CONTROL.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AIR BAG SENSOR CONTROL MODULE.
Potential Units Affected:
54800
Notes:
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC