1989 Audi 200 Recalls

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 1989 Audi 200. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 97V172000Oct 6, 199754,800 vehicles potentially affected
  Air bags › Frontal › Sensor/control module-inactive
  Covers: Audi 200 1989–1993, 90 1989–1993, 100 1989–1993 +4 more

  Reported issue: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Some air bag sensors do not comply with audi's durability standards over the lifetime of the vehicle.

  Possible consequence: In the event the sensor should malfunction, the air bag restraint system can inadvertently deploy. Deployment of the air bag restraint system without warning could cause a driver to lose vehicle control.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace the air bag sensor control module.

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• 93V006000Jan 11, 1993152,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Power train › Axle assembly
  Covers: Audi 200 1985–1991, 5000 1985–1991, 90 1985–1991 +3 more

  Reported issue: 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.

  Possible consequence: 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.

  Remedy: Drain and replace the differential gear oil with oil having higher performance characteristics.

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• 91V050000Apr 2, 199120,800 vehicles potentially affected
  Equipment › Mechanical › Integrated jack/leveler/stabilizer
  Covers: Audi 200 1989–1991, 100 1989–1991, V8 1989–1991

  Reported issue: Instruction label in the trunk of vehicle is incorrect for the jack supplied with the vehicle.

  Possible consequence: Incorrect use can result in the jack collapsing, withinjury to individuals under or near vehicle during collapse.

  Remedy: Supply insert to owner's manual noting correct usage, as well as a corrected instruction label for the trunk.

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