Recall 81V039000: 1980–1981 Audi 4000

Report received

Mar 24, 1981

Manufacturer

Volkswagen of america,inc

Potentially affected

24,000vehicles

Model years

1980–1981

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Rear bumper system on certain vehicles may not have been properly welded during assembly. In the event of a rear end collision, the right side bumper supportor could break loose, damage the fuel tank and allow fuel to leak.

Remedy

A reinforcement plate will be installed, if necessary, to prevent fuel tank damage. Work will be performed at no cost to owners.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1980 Audi 40001 complaints
• 1981 Audi 40000 complaints