Recall 01V-324
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC recalled the 1991 to 1992 Audi 100 and 2 other models: Equipment (electrical, radio/tape deck/cd etc.).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 01V-324
- Reported
- October 10, 2001
- Vehicles affected
- 4,300 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
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.
The risk
This condition could result in the amplifier overheating and a potential fire risk.
The fix
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-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).