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1996 Audi 100

Component

Electrical System:Ignition:Switch

Consequence of Defect

defective ignition switches were improperly manufactured and can cause some electrical accessories to malfunction.

Corrective Action

some electrical accessories, such as, turn signals, windshield wipers, lamps, power wind0ws and air conditioners can malfunction when the car is started.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the ignition switch.

1995 Audi 100

Component

Electrical System:Ignition:Switch

Consequence of Defect

defective ignition switches were improperly manufactured and can cause some electrical accessories to malfunction.

Corrective Action

some electrical accessories, such as, turn signals, windshield wipers, lamps, power wind0ws and air conditioners can malfunction when the car is started.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the ignition switch.

1995 Audi 100

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with v6 engines. an internal seal of the fuel injector can malfunction, allowing fuel leakage in the engine compartment.

Corrective Action

fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace all fuel injectors.

1994 Audi 100

Component

Electrical System:Ignition:Switch

Consequence of Defect

defective ignition switches were improperly manufactured and can cause some electrical accessories to malfunction.

Corrective Action

some electrical accessories, such as, turn signals, windshield wipers, lamps, power wind0ws and air conditioners can malfunction when the car is started.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the ignition switch.

1994 Audi 100

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with v6 engines. an internal seal of the fuel injector can malfunction, allowing fuel leakage in the engine compartment.

Corrective Action

fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace all fuel injectors.

1994 Audi 100

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the fuel feed line connecting the fuel filter to the engine delivered by the supplier for use in these vehicles may have been improperly manufactured.

Corrective Action

this can result in fuel leakage.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the entire fuel feed line from the fuel filter to the engine.

1993 Audi 100

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with v6 engines. an internal seal of the fuel injector can malfunction, allowing fuel leakage in the engine compartment.

Corrective Action

fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace all fuel injectors.

1993 Audi 100

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the fuel feed line connecting the fuel filter to the engine delivered by the supplier for use in these vehicles may have been improperly manufactured.

Corrective Action

this can result in fuel leakage.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the entire fuel feed line from the fuel filter to the engine.

1993 Audi 100

Component

Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: passenger vehicles. some air bag sensors do not comply with audi's durability standards over the lifetime of the vehicle.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the air bag sensor control module.

1992 Audi 100

Component

Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc.

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

this condition could result in the amplifier overheating and a potential fire risk.

Recall Notes

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.

1992 Audi 100

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:Vacuum

Consequence of Defect

the blades in the brake vacuum booster pump can wear prematurely, causing reduced brake assist pressure when the brake pedal is applied.

Corrective Action

reduced brake assist could result in increased stoppingdistance and a vehicle accident.

Recall Notes

replace the brake vacuum booster pump with a newly developed brake vacuum booster valve assembly.

1992 Audi 100

Component

Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: passenger vehicles. some air bag sensors do not comply with audi's durability standards over the lifetime of the vehicle.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the air bag sensor control module.

1991 Audi 100

Component

Equipment:Mechanical:Jacks

Consequence of Defect

instruction label in the trunk of vehicle is incorrect for the jack supplied with the vehicle.

Corrective Action

incorrect use can result in the jack collapsing, withinjury to individuals under or near vehicle during collapse.

Recall Notes

supply insert to owner's manual noting correct usage, as well as a corrected instruction label for the trunk.

1991 Audi 100

Component

Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc.

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

this condition could result in the amplifier overheating and a potential fire risk.

Recall Notes

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.

1991 Audi 100

Component

Power Train:Axle Assembly

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Notes

drain and replace the differential gear oil with oil having higher performance characteristics.

1991 Audi 100

Component

Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: passenger vehicles. some air bag sensors do not comply with audi's durability standards over the lifetime of the vehicle.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the air bag sensor control module.

1990 Audi 100

Component

Equipment:Mechanical:Jacks

Consequence of Defect

instruction label in the trunk of vehicle is incorrect for the jack supplied with the vehicle.

Corrective Action

incorrect use can result in the jack collapsing, withinjury to individuals under or near vehicle during collapse.

Recall Notes

supply insert to owner's manual noting correct usage, as well as a corrected instruction label for the trunk.

1990 Audi 100

Component

Equipment:Other:Labels

Consequence of Defect

the vehicle capacity weight was inadvertantly omitted from placard located inside the gas filler door, as required by fmvss 11o.

Corrective Action

vehicles fail to meet the requirements of fmvss 110.

Recall Notes

new labels containing the vehicle capacity weight will be affixed to the vehicles.

1990 Audi 100

Component

Power Train:Axle Assembly

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Notes

drain and replace the differential gear oil with oil having higher performance characteristics.

1990 Audi 100

Component

Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: passenger vehicles. some air bag sensors do not comply with audi's durability standards over the lifetime of the vehicle.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the air bag sensor control module.

1989 Audi 100

Component

Equipment:Mechanical:Jacks

Consequence of Defect

instruction label in the trunk of vehicle is incorrect for the jack supplied with the vehicle.

Corrective Action

incorrect use can result in the jack collapsing, withinjury to individuals under or near vehicle during collapse.

Recall Notes

supply insert to owner's manual noting correct usage, as well as a corrected instruction label for the trunk.

1989 Audi 100

Component

Power Train:Axle Assembly

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Notes

drain and replace the differential gear oil with oil having higher performance characteristics.

1989 Audi 100

Component

Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: passenger vehicles. some air bag sensors do not comply with audi's durability standards over the lifetime of the vehicle.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the air bag sensor control module.

1988 Audi 100

Component

Power Train:Axle Assembly

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Notes

drain and replace the differential gear oil with oil having higher performance characteristics.

1987 Audi 100

Component

Power Train:Axle Assembly

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Notes

drain and replace the differential gear oil with oil having higher performance characteristics.

1986 Audi 100

Component

Power Train:Axle Assembly

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Notes

drain and replace the differential gear oil with oil having higher performance characteristics.

1985 Audi 100

Component

Power Train:Axle Assembly

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Notes

drain and replace the differential gear oil with oil having higher performance characteristics.

1977 Audi 100

Component

Equipment:Other:Labels

Consequence of Defect

the involved vehicles may not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 105, "hydraulic brake systems". labels installed on brake fluid reservoirs may not contain the required brake fluid warning text. lack of this information may lead to the use of improper brake fluid when the brake system is serviced.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

owner will be sent the correct label for self-installation or, if preferred, installation by the dealer.

1976 Audi 100

Component

Equipment:Other:Labels

Consequence of Defect

the involved vehicles may not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 105, "hydraulic brake systems". labels installed on brake fluid reservoirs may not contain the required brake fluid warning text. lack of this information may lead to the use of improper brake fluid when the brake system is serviced.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

owner will be sent the correct label for self-installation or, if preferred, installation by the dealer.

1975 Audi 100

Component

Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

1973 Audi 100

Component

Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

1973 Audi 100

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

Recall Notes