Recall 87V157000: 1984–1988 Audi 5000

Report received

Oct 6, 1987

Manufacturer

Volkswagen of america,inc

Potentially affected

25,000vehicles

Model years

1984–1988

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

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.

Affected model years

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

• 1984 Audi 50004 complaints
• 1985 Audi 500014 complaints
• 1986 Audi 500015 complaints
• 1987 Audi 500011 complaints
• 1988 Audi 50001 complaints