Audi 4000 1981
Model 4000 made in 1981 by Audi got 1 investigation as well as 3 recalls. The car had one investigation (vehicle speed control). There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline and service brakes, hydraulic.
Model 1981
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 | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| 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. | |||||||||||||||
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| 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. | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - CALIPER | ||||||||||||||||
| 80V146000 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC | from 08/01/1980 to 10/01/1980 | V (Vehicle) | 3200 | 11/18/1980 | MFR | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 11/12/1980 | 12/10/1980 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain vehicles, porous spots may have developed on the interior surface of the threaded hole for the brake hose during the moulding process. these spots allow brake fluid to seep from the calipers during heavy brake applications. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Both front brake calipers will be inspected for brake fluid seepage and will be replaced, if necessary, without charge. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: service brakes; hydraulic disc caliper.consequences of defect: prolonged seepage, which could occur on both frontcalipers, will reduce the brake fluid level in the reservoir. this could leadto a brake failure and vehicle accident. | |||||||||||||||
| 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 | Recall campaign | |
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| 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 | ||||||