'91 Audi 100 Recalls
| Recall Date: |
OCT 10, 2001 |
| Component: |
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. |
| Model Affected: |
100 |
| Potential Units Affected: |
4300
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
OCT 10, 2001
Model Affected:
1991 AUDI 100
Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. AN ELECTROLYTIC CAPACITOR CONTAINED IN THE AMPLIFIER FOR EACH REAR SPEAKER COULD LEAK AN ELECTROLYTE, WHICH MAY IN TIME AND IN THE PRESENCE OF HUMIDITY, CAUSE AN UNWANTED CONDUCTIVE PATH.
Consequence:
THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN THE AMPLIFIER OVERHEATING AND A POTENTIAL FIRE RISK.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AMPLIFIERS FOR THE REAR SPEAKER ASSEMBLIES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 10, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT AUDI AT 1-800-822-2834.
Potential Units Affected:
4300
Notes:
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
| 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:
1991 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
| 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:
1991 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 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:
1991 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