Power train: axle assemblyRecall 93V-006 · Audi vehicles
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC recall 93V-006 covers 152,000 Audi vehicles for a power train: axle assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on January 11, 1993.
Source: NHTSA recall 93V006000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
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.
The risk
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.
The fix
DRAIN AND REPLACE THE DIFFERENTIAL GEAR OIL WITH OIL HAVING HIGHER PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS.
SYSTEM: POWER TRAIN.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS WITH AUTOMATIC 3-SPEED TRANSMISSIONS.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from October 1, 1984 to January 1, 1991. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.
The investigation behind this recall
- TRANSMISSION FAILURESNHTSA