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Audi 5000 Recall 86V103: Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System

NHTSA campaign 86V103, reported August 4, 1986, 80,710 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 86V103VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Problem
MISADJUSTMENT OF FUEL DISTRIBUTOR ALLOWS FUEL TO ESCAPE AND BE ABSORBED BY THE AIR FILTER. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: WITH THE FUEL ABSORBED BY THE AIR FILTER AND AN ENGINE BACKFIRE ON RESTART, THIS FUEL COULD IGNITE AND RESULT IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.
Risk
Remedy
INSTALLATION OF AN AIR FILTER MODIFICATION KIT TO PRECLUDE FUEL LEAKS.
Notes
SYSTEM: FUEL/ENGINE COMPARTMENT.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.

Affected vehicles

Audi 500019851986