Recalls › 81V039000

NHTSA recall 81V039000

Structure › Frame and members

Audi 4000

Reported Mar 24, 198124,000 vehicles affectedVOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INCBuilt Mar 1, 1979 – Oct 1, 1980

The defect

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.

The remedy

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

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Vehicles in this recall

Audi 4000
19801981

Notes

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: fuel; body weld seam/fuel tank.consequences of defect: in a collision, if fuel does leak and an ignitionsource IS present, a fire could start and cause injury to passengers.