[V8] recall et.al.

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The dealer can only check for recalls that are implemented ... AFAIK the
Bose recall is in process.  I would recommend to folks in the USA that they
consult the NHTSA recall site before contacting Audi.  The NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID
Number is: 01V324000.  Here's the link to the recall search page:

    http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/problems/recalls/Index.cfm

FYI, Here's the current report:

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NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:  01V324000
Component:  EQUIPMENT:ELECTRIC EQUIPMENT:RADIO:TAPE DECK ETC.
Manufacturer:  VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC.

Year: 1991 Make: AUDI  Model: 100 , 200 , V8  Recall Date: 10/15/2001
Type of Report: Vehicle
Potential Number of Units Affected: 4300
Manufactured: 07/1990 - 03/1992

Defect Summary:
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.
Consequence Summary:
THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN THE AMPLIFIER OVERHEATING AND A POTENTIAL
FIRE RISK.
Corrective Summary:
VOLKSWAGEN HAS NOT YET PROVIDED THE REMEDY FOR THIS RECALL.
==========

... notice that not all V8s are shown in this report ... and if you enter MY
1990 into the system this report doesn't even show up.  I would recommend
that anyone in the USA who owns a car that has (or HAD) a Bose system in it
from the factory contact the NHTSA and share your concerns with them.  This
recall was submitted over 3 months ago, and the status is still "waiting for
VW" ... You may also want to mention that the recall might not be set to
cover all the possibly affected vehicles.

Steve Buchholz
San Jose, CA (USA)
'91 V8/5sp ... with one rear speaker that is now hissing softly ...


> Mine also has a recall for airbag sensors (which I also received for my
'90
> 100), and for the cruise control. There's a little plastic disc in the
> cruise control arm that connects the vacuum thingemajig that breaks, and
> there's a recall on that part.
>
> Check with your local Audi dealer - they can pull up any recalls based on
> VIN#
>
> > Just a reminder that Audi has issued a recall for the 100,200,v8
> > regarding possible fires in the rear speakers(?)