Recall 86V103000: 1985–1986 Audi 5000

Report received

Aug 4, 1986

Manufacturer

Volkswagen of america,inc

Potentially affected

80,710vehicles

Model years

1985–1986

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

Misadjustment of fuel distributor allows fuel to escape and be absorbed by the air filter. Consequence of defect: with the fuel absorbed by the air filter and an engine backfire on restart, this fuel could ignite and result in an engine compartment fire.

Remedy

Installation of an air filter modification kit to preclude fuel leaks.

Affected model years

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

• 1985 Audi 500014 complaints
• 1986 Audi 500015 complaints