OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL

89V006000

Fuel System, Gasoline

Reported Jan 17, 1989 · VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC

Summary

FUEL INJECTION SEALS MAY HARDEN, DUE TO HIGH TEMPERATURE AND ALCOHOL IN SOME FUELS, AND ALLOW FUEL TO ESCAPE INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.

Consequence

FUEL DRIPPING ONTO HOT ENGINE COMPONENTS COULD CAUSE ANENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.

Remedy

REPLACE ENGINES FUEL INJECTOR SEALS WITH IMPROVED SEALS PLUS IMPROVEMENTS DESIGNED TO BETTER INSULATE THE ENGINE AGAINST FIRE RISK.

Notes

SYSTEM: FUELVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS WITH TURBO.

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Vehicle entries in this campaign

1989 Audi 5000 1989 Audi Quattro 1988 Audi Quattro 1988 Audi 5000 1987 Audi Quattro 1987 Audi 5000 1986 Audi Quattro 1986 Audi 5000 1985 Audi Quattro 1985 Audi 5000 1984 Audi Quattro 1984 Audi 5000

This is model-level recall history. It does not confirm whether a particular VIN is affected or has received the repair. Check with NHTSA ↗