1988 AUDI 5000 Recalls (3)

Campaign:
87V157000 on 10/12/1987
Component:
Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly
Manufactured:
07/31/1983 - 08/31/1987
Affected:
25,000
Defect:
Repeated topping off of fuel tank during refueling reduces the expansion space within the tank allowing vapors to escape from the charcoal filter to outside rather than being inducted into the engine.
Consequence:
Escaping vapors could ignite by heat emitted by theexhaust system.
Correction:
Install redesigned filler neck and a new vent valve and hose for charcoal filter. also, stop refueling when pump nozzle shuts off.
Notes:
System: fuel tankvehicle description: turbo and turbo quattro passenger cars.

Campaign:
89V006000 on 01/22/1989
Component:
Fuel system, gasoline
Manufactured:
07/31/1983 - 10/31/1988
Affected:
35,000
Defect:
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.
Correction:
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.

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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