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
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. |
Consumer Complaints
Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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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 | |||
09/04/1996 | 0 | 12/31/1988 | |
Heater core failed as vehicle wa sentering gas station, windshield became fogged up and driver's right foot was burned by hot coolant. *ak |