Audi Quattro 1990

Model Quattro made in 1990 by Audi got 5 consumer complains as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling and equipment. There were some recalls concerningseats and steering.

Model 1990

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - RECLINER
90V069000VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INCfrom 02/01/1989 to 09/01/1989V (Vehicle)60004/04/1990MFRVOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC04/10/199004/13/1990
Defect SummaryA securing clip on the outside of hinges of the left and right front seat back may not be properly seated due to interference with seat covering material.
Consequence SummaryAn improperly secured clip could cause the seat backhinge to separate from its anchor in a rear-end accident and could result in an injury to occupant(s).
Corrective SummaryRealign seat covering material where interference is present.
NotesSystem: seat back hinge.vehicle description: passenger cars.
STEERING - COLUMN LOCKING - ANTI-THEFT DEVICE
90V070000VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INCfrom 09/01/1989 to 03/01/1990V (Vehicle)660004/06/1990MFRVOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC04/10/199004/13/1990
Defect SummaryImproperly manufactured steering lock bolts could break if driver applies excessive force to a locked steering wheel in an attempt to disengage the steering lock.
Consequence SummaryBolt breakage would cause steering wheel to remain locked even after the driver turns the ignition key and attempts to move the car; this total loss of steering control could result in an accident.
Corrective SummaryReplace complete steering lock assembly, including a modified lock bolt.
NotesSystem: steering lock bolts.vehicle description: passenger cars equipped with air bags.

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM
 The exhaust hanger broke . tt
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
07/01/2099
 This complaint refers to existing campaign id 01v324000, my vehicle has same leaking capacitators in rear speakers, which cause a fire hazard, as vehicles in the recall but my model year was excluded from recall.*ak
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE
01/01/1995
 The front passenger seatbelt is cracked and no longer functions. please explain. tt
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
08/10/1999106/01/1996
 Failure of recalled throttle part. kd recall nhtsa campaign id #96v084000 was performed on 08/01/96. on 08/10/98 this new improved cruise control bushing failed, while the engine throttle was in the full open position. the cruise control rod, attached to the throttle quadrant and now broken bushing, became jambed between the transmission housing and the throttle cable support assembly. the auto remained in the full throttle position, with the speed aproaching 80 mph, in 3 lanes of moderate 35 mph traffic. the brakes and transmission were used to bring the auto to a stop, not resulting in any accident but, resulting in damage to the transmission. both the dealer and manufacurer were contacted on the day of this incident. the dealer confirmed that the new bushing does begin to crack within 2 years. to my knowledge the manufacturer does not consider this a serious issue. under less favorable conditions this failure would have resulted in the automobiles speed being controlled by a fixed or other moving object(ie auto). warning! this throttle arrangement may be common on newer models many having much more powerful/faster engines. please get the word out or investigate for others. *ak
05/25/1997
 While driving the vehicle had unwanted acceleration and overriding the braking system. had to turn off the engine in order to stop due to a broken rod between the cruise control and the throttle control. *ak