1980 AUDI 4000 Recalls (2)

Campaign:

81V039000 on 04/07/1981

Component:

Structure:frame and members

Manufactured:

02/28/1979 - 09/30/1980

Affected:

24,000

Defect:

Rear bumper system on certain vehicles may not have been properly welded during assembly. in the event of a rear end collision, the right side bumper supportor could break loose, damage the fuel tank and allow fuel to leak.

Correction:

A reinforcement plate will be installed, if necessary, to prevent fuel tank damage. work will be performed at no cost to owners.

Notes:

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: fuel; body weld seam/fuel tank.consequences of defect: in a collision, if fuel does leak and an ignitionsource is present, a fire could start and cause injury to passengers.

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Campaign:

83V117000 on 11/22/1983

Component:

Fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system

Manufactured:

08/31/1975 - 07/31/1982

Affected:

930,000

Defect:

The fuel pump may stop functioning without warning. this can occur because an electrical connector in the fuse panel may overheat and interrupt the electrical circuit.

Correction:

Dealer will inspect the fuse box and its connectors for corrosion, and correct where necessary. a bypass adapter to the fuel pump electrical circuit will be installed.

Notes:

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with fuel injection.system: fuel system; electric fuel pump.consequences of defect: if the fuel pump stops functioning, the engine willstall or fail to start. a stalled vehicle could cause an accident on thehighway.

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