Structure: frame and membersRecall 81V-039 · 1980–1981 Audi 4000
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC recall 81V-039 covers 24,000 1980–1981 Audi 4000 for a structure: frame and members problem, reported to NHTSA on March 24, 1981.
Source: NHTSA recall 81V039000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The fix
A REINFORCEMENT PLATE WILL BE INSTALLED, IF NECESSARY, TO PREVENT FUEL TANK DAMAGE. WORK WILL BE PERFORMED AT NO COST TO OWNERS.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: FUEL; BODY WELD SEAM/FUEL TANK.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IN A COLLISION, IF FUEL DOES LEAK AND AN IGNITIONSOURCE IS PRESENT, A FIRE COULD START AND CAUSE INJURY TO PASSENGERS.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.