Fuel system Audi recall

VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC reported this recall to NHTSA on January 17, 1989. It covers about 35,000 vehicles across 12 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSA Affected vehicles

Campaign: 89V006000
Reported: Jan 17, 1989
Vehicles: 35,000
Area: Fuel system

The problem

Fuel injection seals may harden, due to high temperature and alcohol in some fuels, and allow fuel to escape into the engine compartment.

The risk

Fuel dripping onto hot engine components could cause anengine compartment fire.

The fix

Replace engines fuel injector seals with improved seals plus improvements designed to better insulate the engine against fire risk.

Contacts

System: fuelvehicle description: passenger cars with turbo.

What to do

Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
Call a dealer. Any authorized Audi dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 89V006000.
Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

Vehicle	Complaints	Recalls	Grade
1984 Audi 5000	5	6	F
1985 Audi 5000	17	8	F
1986 Audi 5000	15	9	F
1987 Audi 5000	12	4	F
1988 Audi 5000	1	3	C
1989 Audi 5000	0	2	B
1984 Audi Quattro	0	1	A
1985 Audi Quattro	0	1	A
1986 Audi Quattro	0	1	A
1987 Audi Quattro	1	1	B
1988 Audi Quattro	0	1	A
1989 Audi Quattro	0	1	A

Questions

Is the 89V006000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC's dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 89V006000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 89V006000 announced?

VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC reported it to NHTSA on January 17, 1989. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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