Audi 4000 1980

Model 4000 made in 1980 by Audi got 1 consumer complain there is 1 investigation as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference to engine and engine cooling. . The car had one investigation (vehicle speed control). There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline, structure.

4000 year 1980

Recalls
Defect investigations
Consumer Complaints

Model 1980

Recalls

Campaign	Manufacturer	Manufacturing date	Type	# of units affected	Date Owner notified Mfg	Recall Initiated by	Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products	Report Recieved Date	Record Creation Date
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
83V117000	VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC	from 09/01/1975 to 08/01/1982	V (Vehicle)	930000	01/18/1984	ODI	VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC	11/09/1983	11/23/1983
Defect Summary	The fuel pump may stop functioning without warning. this can occur because an electrical connector in the fuse panel may overheat and interrupt the electrical circuit.
Consequence Summary
Corrective Summary	Dealer will inspect the fuse box and its connectors for corrosion, and correct where necessary. a bypass adapter to the fuel pump electrical circuit will be installed.
Notes	Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with fuel injection.system: fuel system; electric fuel pump.consequences of defect: if the fuel pump stops functioning, the engine willstall or fail to start. a stalled vehicle could cause an accident on thehighway.
STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS
81V039000	VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC	from 03/01/1979 to 10/01/1980	V (Vehicle)	24000	08/14/1981	MFR	VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC	03/24/1981	04/08/1981
Defect Summary	Rear bumper system on certain vehicles may not have been properly welded during assembly. in the event of a rear end collision, the right side bumper supportor could break loose, damage the fuel tank and allow fuel to leak.
Consequence Summary
Corrective Summary	A reinforcement plate will be installed, if necessary, to prevent fuel tank damage. work will be performed at no cost to owners.
Notes	Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: fuel; body weld seam/fuel tank.consequences of defect: in a collision, if fuel does leak and an ignitionsource is present, a fire could start and cause injury to passengers.

Investigations

NHTSA ID	Manufacturer	Date open	Date close	Subject
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES
DP87002	VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC	10/30/1986	06/05/1987	1979-86 AUDI 4000 SUDDEN ACCELERATION
	1979-86 audi 4000 sudden acceleration

Consumer Complaints

Fail date	miles	occurences
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE
08/26/1995		6
	Vehicle fire. *aw