1990 Audi V8 Recalls

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 1990 Audi V8. 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 V8 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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• 96V084000May 10, 19963,100 vehicles potentially affected
  Vehicle speed control
  Covers: Audi V8 1990–1991

  Reported issue: A bushing which guides the cruise control rod can, over time, deteriorate and cause the control rod to bind.

  Possible consequence: A binding control rod can impede the return of the throttle plate to its full idle position.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace the control rod bushing with an improved version.

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