Audi 5000 Recall 89V006: Fuel System, Gasoline

NHTSA campaign 89V006, reported January 17, 1989, 35,000 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 89V006VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Problem: FUEL INJECTION SEALS MAY HARDEN, DUE TO HIGH TEMPERATURE AND ALCOHOL IN SOME FUELS, AND ALLOW FUEL TO ESCAPE INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
Risk: 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.

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