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1993 Audi V8

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 V8

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 V8

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 V8

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 V8

Component

Vehicle Speed Control

Consequence of Defect

a bushing which guides the cruise control rod can, over time, deteriorate and cause the control rod to bind.

Corrective Action

a binding control rod can impede the return of the throttle plate to its full idle position.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the control rod bushing with an improved version.

1991 Audi V8

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 V8

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 V8

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 V8

Component

Vehicle Speed Control

Consequence of Defect

a bushing which guides the cruise control rod can, over time, deteriorate and cause the control rod to bind.

Corrective Action

a binding control rod can impede the return of the throttle plate to its full idle position.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the control rod bushing with an improved version.

1990 Audi V8

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 V8

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 V8

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.