Audi 90 1988

Model 90 made in 1988 by Audi got 4 consumer complains as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to other and service brakes, hydraulic. There was one recall concerning power train .

Model 1988

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY
93V006000VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INCfrom 10/01/1984 to 01/01/1991V (Vehicle)15200001/29/1993ODIVOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC01/11/199301/29/1993
Defect SummaryThe 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 SummaryIn 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 SummaryDrain and replace the differential gear oil with oil having higher performance characteristics.
NotesSystem: power train.vehicle description: passenger cars with automatic 3-speed transmissions.

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
OTHER
 No summary
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK
 When the brakes are applied the brakes lose pressure and go to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance. the dealer has not been notified. *ak
STEERING - COLUMN LOCKING - ANTI-THEFT DEVICE
 The anti-theft locking mechanism that engages when the vehicle is shut off, sometimes engages while driving, causing steering to malfunction.the dealer has been contacted. *ak
VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - HEATER CORE
09/04/1996012/31/1988
 Heater core failed as vehicle wa sentering gas station, windshield became fogged up and driver's right foot was burned by hot coolant. *ak