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1981 AUDI 4000

3 recalls, 0 complaints

83V117000 Nov 9, 1983
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Defect Description
THE FUEL PUMP MAY STOP FUNCTIONING WITHOUT WARNING. THIS CAN OCCUR BECAUSE AN ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR IN THE FUSE PANEL MAY OVERHEAT AND INTERRUPT THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT.
Remedy
DEALER WILL INSPECT THE FUSE BOX AND ITS CONNECTORS FOR CORROSION, AND CORRECT WHERE NECESSARY. A BYPASS ADAPTER TO THE FUEL PUMP ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT WILL BE INSTALLED.
930,000 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
81V039000 Mar 24, 1981
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Defect Description
REAR BUMPER SYSTEM ON CERTAIN VEHICLES MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY WELDED DURING ASSEMBLY. IN THE EVENT OF A REAR END COLLISION, THE RIGHT SIDE BUMPER SUPPORTOR COULD BREAK LOOSE, DAMAGE THE FUEL TANK AND ALLOW FUEL TO LEAK.
Remedy
A REINFORCEMENT PLATE WILL BE INSTALLED, IF NECESSARY, TO PREVENT FUEL TANK DAMAGE. WORK WILL BE PERFORMED AT NO COST TO OWNERS.
24,000 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
80V146000 Nov 12, 1980
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, POROUS SPOTS MAY HAVE DEVELOPED ON THE INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE THREADED HOLE FOR THE BRAKE HOSE DURING THE MOULDING PROCESS. THESE SPOTS ALLOW BRAKE FLUID TO SEEP FROM THE CALIPERS DURING HEAVY BRAKE APPLICATIONS.
Remedy
BOTH FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS WILL BE INSPECTED FOR BRAKE FLUID SEEPAGE AND WILL BE REPLACED, IF NECESSARY, WITHOUT CHARGE.
3,200 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC

No complaints found for this vehicle.

NHTSA Safety Investigations, AUDI 4000

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

EA92028 Opened: Aug 3, 1992 , Closed: Feb 9, 1993
EA, Closed , Model Year: 1985
TRANSMISSION FAILURES
There is no summary currently available
EA92016 Opened: May 29, 1992 , Closed: Jun 30, 1993
EA, Closed , Model Year: 1985
FUEL TANK LEAKAGE
There is no summary currently available
PE92041 Opened: Apr 16, 1992 , Closed: Aug 3, 1992
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1991
TRANSMISSION FAILURES
There is no summary currently available
PE92006 Opened: Jan 17, 1992 , Closed: May 29, 1992
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1985
GAS TANK LEAKAGE
There is no summary currently available
DP87002 Opened: Oct 30, 1986 , Closed: Jun 5, 1987
DP, Closed , Model Year: 1979
1979-86 AUDI 4000 SUDDEN ACCELERATION
1979-86 AUDI 4000 SUDDEN ACCELERATION

AUDI 4000 - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the AUDI 4000 across all model years (1980, 1991).

16 Total Recalls
26 Total Complaints
5 Investigations
3 Reported Crashes
6 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

AUDI 4000 - Year by Year

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Year Recalls Complaints
1991 1 0 View
1990 1 0 View
1989 1 0 View
1988 1 0 View
1987 1 6 View
1986 3 4 View
1985 2 5 View
1984 1 9 View
1983 0 1 View
1981 (current) 3 0
1980 2 1 View

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