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Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection systemRecall 86V-103 · 1985–1986 Audi 5000

VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC recall 86V-103 covers 80,710 1985–1986 Audi 5000 for a fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system problem, reported to NHTSA on August 4, 1986.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected80,7101 model
ReportedAug 4, 1986Owners notified Oct 9, 1986
Complaints since3Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 86V103000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.

What's wrong

The problem

MISADJUSTMENT OF FUEL DISTRIBUTOR ALLOWS FUEL TO ESCAPE AND BE ABSORBED BY THE AIR FILTER. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: WITH THE FUEL ABSORBED BY THE AIR FILTER AND AN ENGINE BACKFIRE ON RESTART, THIS FUEL COULD IGNITE AND RESULT IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.

What to do

The fix

INSTALLATION OF AN AIR FILTER MODIFICATION KIT TO PRECLUDE FUEL LEAKS.

SYSTEM: FUEL/ENGINE COMPARTMENT.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Audi 50001985, 1986

Built from August 1, 1984 to July 1, 1986. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.

Background

The investigation behind this recall

  1. ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRESEA85037 · closed Dec 23, 1987
    NHTSA