Fuel system, gasolineRecall 89V-006 · Audi vehicles
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC recall 89V-006 covers 35,000 Audi vehicles for a fuel system, gasoline problem, reported to NHTSA on January 17, 1989.
Source: NHTSA recall 89V006000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
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.
SYSTEM: FUELVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS WITH TURBO.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.