Audi 4000 1990
Model 4000 made in 1990 by Audi got 1 investigation as well as 1 recall. The car had one investigation (power train). There was one recall concerning power train .
Model 1990
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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POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
93V006000 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC | from 10/01/1984 to 01/01/1991 | V (Vehicle) | 152000 | 01/29/1993 | ODI | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 01/11/1993 | 01/29/1993 | |||||||
Defect Summary | The differential oil of the transaxle is lost over time due to evaporation. low oil levels cause premature bearing and gear wear and eventual failure of the differential. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | In the event of failure, the vehicle's drive wheels couldlose power. in extreme circumstances, the front wheels lock, causing rapiddeceleration resulting in possible loss of vehicle control and an accident. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Drain and replace the differential gear oil with oil having higher performance characteristics. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | System: power train.vehicle description: passenger cars with automatic 3-speed transmissions. |
Investigations
NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
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POWER TRAIN | ||||||
EA92028 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 08/03/1992 | 02/09/1993 | TRANSMISSION FAILURES | 93V006000 | |
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