1991 Audi 100 recalls
There are 4 safety recalls on record for the 1991 Audi 100, covering 231,900 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.
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Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/cd etc.
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. An electrolytic capacitor contained in the amplifier for each rear speaker could leak an electrolyte, which may in time and in the presence of humidity, cause an unwanted conductive path.
- Risk
- This condition could result in the amplifier overheating and a potential fire risk.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the amplifiers for the rear speaker assemblies. Owner notification began july 10, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact audi at 1‑800‑822‑2834.
Recall number 01V324000 · Recall details
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module-inactive
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Some air bag sensors do not comply with audi's durability standards over the lifetime of the vehicle.
- Risk
- In the event the sensor should malfunction, the air bag restraint system can inadvertently deploy. Deployment of the air bag restraint system without warning could cause a driver to lose vehicle control.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the air bag sensor control module.
Recall number 97V172000 · Recall details
Power train: axle assembly
- What is wrong
- The differential oil of the transaxle is lost over time due to evaporation. Low oil levels cause premature bearing and gear wear and eventual failure of the differential.
- Risk
- In the event of failure, the vehicle's drive wheels couldlose power. In extreme circumstances, the front wheels lock, causing rapiddeceleration resulting in possible loss of vehicle control and an accident.
- Remedy
- Drain and replace the differential gear oil with oil having higher performance characteristics.
Recall number 93V006000 · Recall details
Equipment: mechanical: accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift
- What is wrong
- Instruction label in the trunk of vehicle is incorrect for the jack supplied with the vehicle.
- Risk
- Incorrect use can result in the jack collapsing, withinjury to individuals under or near vehicle during collapse.
- Remedy
- Supply insert to owner's manual noting correct usage, as well as a corrected instruction label for the trunk.
Recall number 91V050000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1991 Audi 100 recalls
How do I check if my 1991 Audi 100 has an open recall?
Enter your VIN in the VIN decoder on this page to see the recalls for your exact model and year, then confirm with any dealer of the brand or the manufacturer, who can tell you whether the repair was already done on your car.
Do I have to pay for a recall repair?
No. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer of the brand, even if the car is out of warranty or you are not the first owner.
How many recalls does the 1991 Audi 100 have?
4, covering equipment, air bags and power train.
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