Audi Fox 1973

Model Fox made in 1973 by Audi got 5 recalls. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system, equipment and seat belts.

Model 1973

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
73V124000VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INCfrom 03/01/1973 to 05/01/1973V (Vehicle)648705/30/1973MFRVOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC06/04/197310/12/1979
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NotesPossibility that the radio loudspeaker mounting clip may come in contact withthe plus terminal of the fan motor.this condition could result in asmoldering electrical wire creating a safety hazard.(correct by inspectingand replacing loudspeaker with new type).
EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS
73V115000VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INCfrom 03/01/1973 to 05/01/1973V (Vehicle)136004/27/1973MFRVOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC05/17/197310/12/1979
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NotesPossibility that the certification label was omitted in production.(correctby installing proper label).
73V116000VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INCfrom 03/01/1973 to 05/01/1973V (Vehicle)50904/27/1973MFRVOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC05/17/197310/12/1979
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NotesPossibility that the cold tire pressure label was omitted in production.(correct by installing proper label).
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE
73V117000VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INCfrom 03/01/1973 to 05/01/1973V (Vehicle)37105/11/1973MFRVOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC05/21/197310/12/1979
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NotesPossibility that an offset belt mounting plate was inadvertently used on 4door models to anchor the lower portion of the right front seat belt to thevehicle body.if this condition exists and the vehicle is continuouslyoperated with the seat adjusted to its most rearward position, the metalsupport of the seat may make contact with the belt webbing resulting inpossible damage to the belt material.(correct by inspecting and replacingwith belt with straight mounting plate).
SUSPENSION - REAR
73V196000VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INCfrom 02/01/1973 to 07/01/1973V (Vehicle)1350010/22/1973MFRVOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC10/02/197310/12/1979
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NotesPorsche campaign no cp.possibility that the mounting bolts for the rear wheelbacking plates were extended by a lateral force applied when rig used to hoistvehicle for loading in ship.as a result, these bolts may have lost theirproper torque.(correct by inspecting and retorquing if necessary).