1986 Audi 4000 Recalls

1. Recall Description

   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.

   Possible Effects

   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.

   Action

   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.

   Recall Manufacture Dates

   1984-10-01 - 1991-01-01

   Vehicles Affected

   152000

2. Recall Description

   REAR OR FRONT RIGHT SEAT BELT LOCKS MAY NOT PROPERLY ENGAGE. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: SEAT BELTS COULD SEPARATE IN EVENT OF HEAVY BRAKE APPLICATION OR IMPACT AND THUS SUBJECT PASSENGERS TO INJURY.

   Possible Effects

   Action

   REPLACE SEAT BELTS, AS NECESSARY.

   Notes

   SYSTEM: SEAT BELT.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.

   Recall Manufacture Dates

   1986-02-01 - 1986-02-01

   Vehicles Affected

   8000

3. Recall Description

   EXCESSIVE WEAR OF IDLE STABILIZER COULD CAUSE IDLE FLUCTUATIONS.

   Possible Effects

   IDLE FLUCTUATIONS COULD RESULT IN UNSATISFACTORYDRIVEABILITY.

   Action

   REPLACE IDLE STABILIZER.

   Notes

   SYSTEM: IDLE STABILIZER.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS (5-CYLINDER) EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATICTRANSMISSION.

   Recall Manufacture Dates

   1984-10-01 - 1986-02-01

   Vehicles Affected

   25000