Audi A8 1996
Model A8 made in 1996 by Audi got 1 consumer complain there are 2 recalls as well as 13 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference to service brakes, hydraulic. . Technical service bulletines regarding exterior lighting, structure and suspension. There were some recalls concerningair bags, power train.
Model 1996
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | ||||||||||||||||
| 97V175000 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC | from 07/01/1994 to 09/30/1996 | V (Vehicle) | 39300 | 10/13/1997 | MFR | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 10/08/1997 | 10/10/1997 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the discharge of static electricity under low humidity conditions can activate the driver side air bag when the driver enters or exits the vehicle and forms an electrical circuit by touching certain areas of the steering wheel. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Activation of the air bag under these conditions can cause personal injury. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will install a ground wire on the driver side air bag. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began october 13, 1997.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact audi at 1-800-822-2834.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | ||||||||||||||||
| 08V397000 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | from 07/19/1995 to 08/14/2002 | V (Vehicle) | 13900 | 09/12/2008 | MFR | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 08/14/2008 | 08/14/2008 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Volkswagen is recalling 13,900 my 1996-2003 audi a8 vehicles equipped with a 5-speed automatic transmission. the locking cable may move out of position over time. with the locking cable out of position, the shifter can be moved out of the park position even if the ignition key is not in the ignition lock. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This could allow the vehicle to roll, causing a crash without warning. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will modify the automatic transmission locking cable by installing an adjusting piece that will secure the locking cable in place. the recall began on september 12, 2008. owners may contact audi at 1-800-822-2834. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Volkswagen/audi recall no.37d5/j2. customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | |||||
| TSB-94-07-15 | 11/07/2007 | 10032250 | Audio: exterior lights, moisture accumulation. condensation is visible on the inside of headlights, taillights, fog lights, side marker lights, front turn signal or third brake light lens. damp air settles on the inside of a cold lens, | 02/25/2010 | |
| 0715 | 11/07/2007 | 10023948 | Exterior lights, moisture accumulation. *nj | 02/21/2008 | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BACK UP LIGHTS | |||||
| 2012749-2 | 02/26/2007 | 10025703 | Exterior lights, mositure accumulation. *pe | 09/02/2008 | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS | |||||
| 2012749-2 | 02/26/2007 | 10025703 | Exterior lights, mositure accumulation. *pe | 09/02/2008 | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - FOG LIGHTS | |||||
| 2012749-2 | 02/26/2007 | 10025703 | Exterior lights, mositure accumulation. *pe | 09/02/2008 | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS | |||||
| 2012749-2 | 02/26/2007 | 10025703 | Exterior lights, mositure accumulation. *pe | 09/02/2008 | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||||
| 2012749-2 | 02/26/2007 | 10025703 | Exterior lights, mositure accumulation. *pe | 09/02/2008 | |
| 20056243 | 02/26/2007 | 10022141 | Headlight aiming, using hella universal beamsetter. *kb | 07/06/2007 | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS - CONCEALMENT DEVICES | |||||
| 2012749-2 | 02/26/2007 | 10025703 | Exterior lights, mositure accumulation. *pe | 09/02/2008 | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TAIL LIGHTS | |||||
| 2012749-2 | 02/26/2007 | 10025703 | Exterior lights, mositure accumulation. *pe | 09/02/2008 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - BUMPERS | |||||
| 980163 | 04/03/1998 | 600930 | Replacing damaged clips for front bumper. *yc | 06/16/1998 | |
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM - LOWER ARM | |||||
| 042804 | 04/28/2004 | 10007130 | Service action to inspect lower control arm seals. *tt | 05/26/2004 | |
| WHEELS - LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS | |||||
| TSB-44-08-14 | 11/19/2008 | 10027923 | Audi: wheel bolts require torque adjustment. torque sticks and torque extension bars are not approved by audi of america, inc. and should not be used to apply torque to wheel bolts. all audi models included. *pe | 02/20/2009 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 04/01/1999 | 2 | 12/01/1998 | |
| The front rotors on the 1998 audi a8 warp after very short usage. we have complained to the dealer and they have resurfaced the rotors, and the problem quickly re-occurs. this causes mild to severe steering wheel oscillation under moderate braking, causing the driver to lift up on brakes. audi dealer, and manufacturer should replace components with adequate disc such that there is no reoccurrence. can cause extended stopping distances and steering errors. *ak | |||