AUDI 5000 1987: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 89V006000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| AUDI | 5000 | 1987 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1989-01-23 | 1989-01-17 | 1989-01-23 |
Production Dates: 1983-08-01 - 1988-11-01
Manufacturers Involved: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 35000
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
FUEL INJECTION SEALS MAY HARDEN, DUE TO HIGH TEMPERATURE AND ALCOHOL IN SOME FUELS, AND ALLOW FUEL TO ESCAPE INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
FUEL DRIPPING ONTO HOT ENGINE COMPONENTS COULD CAUSE ANENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.
REPLACE ENGINES FUEL INJECTOR SEALS WITH IMPROVED SEALS PLUS IMPROVEMENTS DESIGNED TO BETTER INSULATE THE ENGINE AGAINST FIRE RISK.
SYSTEM: FUELVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS WITH TURBO.
