1984 Audi 5000
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1984 Audi 5000. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
6 recalls name the 1984 Audi 5000. Newest first.
These brake hose assemblies have inadequate crimps attaching the hose to the hose fittings and could cause the hose and fitting to separate.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the brake hose assembly separates, loss of braking power can occur increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
Remedy
These brake hose assemblies will be replaced.
Fuel injection seals may harden, due to high temperature and alcohol in some fuels, and allow fuel to escape into the engine compartment.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Fuel dripping onto hot engine components could cause anengine compartment fire.
Remedy
Replace engines fuel injector seals with improved seals plus improvements designed to better insulate the engine against fire risk.
Malfunctions of internal components of idle control unit could cause idle stabilizer valve to become activated outside its normal operating range.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Idle rpm may become erratic and, in someinstances,increase.
Remedy
Install latest specification idle control unit.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
Sudden acceleration from a stationary position may occur, when shifting from park to reverse or drive.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Unexpected sudden acceleration without prior warningcould result in a vehicle crash, causing injuries.
Remedy
Install an automatic shift lock to prevent the transmission shift lever from being moved from park to reverse or drive unless brake pedal IS applied at the same time.
Under adverse weather conditions, outer rubber layer of brake hoses may become brittle and develop cracks. consequence of defect: cracks could lead to loss of brake fluid resulting in an increase in stopping distance and possibly an accident.
Owner complaints
4 complaints1 involved a crash
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Visibility › Defroster/defogger/hvac system › Heater core
Heater core exploded causing poor visibility when smoke came through ventillation. Mjs
- Vehicle speed control
Owner was in an accident because the vehicle accelerated for no reason, causing high rpm and an increase in vehicle speed. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Power assist · Steering › Hydraulic power assist › Pump
Replaced power steering pump 8 times, also replaced power brakes. *ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Transmission rebuilt due to linkage failures. *skd
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Sudden acceleration
There is no summary currently available
- Sudden acceleration
There is no summary currently available
- Sudden acceleration
Sudden acceleration
- Engine compartment fires
Summary:audi IS conducting a safety recall campaign (86v-103)to prevent fires which have started while the driver was attempting tostart the engine.the recall does not include 1984 models.analysis:the recall campaign appears to resolve the major cause of firesin the 1985 models but does not address different problems…
Summary:audi IS conducting a safety recall campaign (86v-103)to prevent fires which have started while the driver was attempting tostart the engine.the recall does not include 1984 models.analysis:the recall campaign appears to resolve the major cause of firesin the 1985 models but does not address different problems which havebeen reported in 1984 models. Problems in 1984 models appear to haveinvolved mostly new low mileage vehicles.status: analyzing adequacy of recall.closed december 23, 1987.===
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