1987 Audi 5000 Recalls

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 1987 Audi 5000. 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.

• 93V006000Jan 11, 1993152,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Power train › Axle assembly
  Covers: Audi 5000 1985–1991, 90 1985–1991, 100 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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• 89V006000Jan 17, 198935,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Fuel system, gasoline
  Covers: Audi 5000 1984–1989, Quattro 1984–1989

  Reported issue: Fuel injection seals may harden, due to high temperature and alcohol in some fuels, and allow fuel to escape into the engine compartment.

  Possible consequence: Fuel dripping onto hot engine components could cause anengine compartment fire.

  Remedy: Replace engines fuel injector seals with improved seals plus improvements designed to better insulate the engine against fire risk.

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• 87V157000Oct 6, 198725,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
  Covers: Audi 5000 1984–1988

  Reported issue: Repeated topping off of fuel tank during refueling reduces the expansion space within the tank allowing vapors to escape from the charcoal filter to outside rather than being inducted into the engine.

  Possible consequence: Escaping vapors could ignite by heat emitted by theexhaust system.

  Remedy: Install redesigned filler neck and a new vent valve and hose for charcoal filter. Also, stop refueling when pump nozzle shuts off.

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• 87V158000Oct 6, 198716,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Service brakes, air › Disc › Caliper
  Covers: Audi 5000 1986–1987

  Reported issue: Certain rear brake calipers could bind and consequently overheat.

  Possible consequence: Overheated calipers could cause brake pedal to feelspongy and could result in one brake circuit becoming inoperative. Brakingability would be affected.

  Remedy: Requires inspection of brake calipers and replacement of calipers as necessary.

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