Make : AUDI | Model : 90 | Year : 1995 |
Build Dates : 19920101 - 19950731 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 98V332000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19990409 | Date Received by ODI: 19981223 | Date Added to Database: 19981223 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | ||
Manufacturer Campaign Number: KS | ||
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 37200 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH V6 ENGINES. AN INTERNAL SEAL OF THE FUEL INJECTOR CAN MALFUNCTION, ALLOWING FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. |
||
Consequence:
FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE. |
||
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL FUEL INJECTORS. |
||
Report Initiator: ODI | Vehicles Report | |
Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |