1990-1991 Audi 100, Audi 200 and others recall: axle assembly
Volkswagen Of America,inc reported this safety recall on January 11, 1993. It covers about 152,000 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 152,000
- reported
- Jan 11, 1993
- owners notified
- Jan 29, 1993
- related complaints
- 11
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
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 11 complaints about transmission problems.
1990 Audi 1001991 Audi 1001990 Audi 2001991 Audi 2001990 Audi 40001991 Audi 40001990 Audi 50001991 Audi 50001990 Audi 801991 Audi 801990 Audi 901991 Audi 90
Questions about recall 93V006000
Is there a recall on the 1990-1991 Audi 100, Audi 200 and others axle assembly?
Yes. Recall 93V006000, reported on January 11, 1993, covers about 152,000 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 93V006000?
Drain and replace the differential gear oil with oil having higher performance characteristics.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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