1987 AUDI 200 Recall

Campaign:

93V006000 on 01/28/1993

Component:

Power train:axle assembly

Manufactured:

09/30/1984 - 12/31/1990

Affected:

152,000

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.

Consequence:

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.

Correction:

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

Notes:

System: power train.vehicle description: passenger cars with automatic 3-speed transmissions.

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