Campaign - Fuel System Modification/Leaks: Overview
89audi02Campaign Circular
Code: GK
JANUARY 1989
SUBJECT: PRE-DELIVERY/RECALL CAMPAIGN GK 1984-89 MODEL YEAR AUDI TURBO VEHICLES FUEL SYSTEM MODIFICATION
Dear Audi Dealer:
This is to inform you of the initiation of a pre-delivery/recall campaign involving 1984 through 1988 model year 5000 Turbo and some early production 1989 model year Turbo vehicles. The vehicles involved are within the following vehicle identification number range:
WAU__044_EN032649 - WAU__044-KN051164
Description of the Program
Audi has found that the fuel system's injector seals may harden due to high temperature and alcohol in some fuels. A hardened seal could allow fuel to escape into the engine compartment as a result of turbo pressure. Fuel escaping in this manner could drip onto hot engine components and without warning cause an engine compartment fire.
Remedial Action
To correct this problem, fuel injector seals require replacement with improved seals.
In addition, improved components such as fuel lines, valve cover/gasket and a new hood sound proofing pad must be installed.
IMPORTANT: Service, Parts & Sales Managers
All Personnel Should Read and Initial
Customer Notification Audi of America, Inc. will inform all known owners of affected vehicles directly by first class mail on or about January 23, 1989. A copy of the owner notification is enclosed for your information.
Vehicle Allocation Information Prior to the mailing, we will furnish you with a computerized list of vehicles and owners, where applicable, located within your dealership's vicinity. This list may be used to schedule your workload accordingly.
Inventory Vehicles Any vehicle in your new or used car inventory and affected by this recall must be corrected prior to sale.
Parts Supply The parts required to perform the work depend upon the model year/engine code designation and are as follows:
1984/85 Model 5000 Turbo - Engine Code KH
1 Modification Kit P/N 034 198 998B
5 Seals P/N 034 133 557E
1 Hood Insulation Pad P/N 447 863 825A
1986 Model 5000 Turbo - Engine Code MC Up to VIN...GN 091249
1 Modification Kit P/N 034 198 998A
5 Seals P/N 034 133 557E
1 Hood Insulation Pad P/N 447 863 825A
1986-89 Model Turbo - Engine Code MC
As of VIN...GN 091250
1 Modification Kit P/N 034 198 998
5 Seals P/N 034 133 557E
1 Hood Insulation Pad P/N 447 863 825A
An initial supply of pads will automatically be allocated to each dealer by February 6, 1989. A second shipment will follow on or about February 27, 1989.
Special Tools To install the new injector seals, a special tool number 3215 is required. Each dealer will automatically receive two (2) of these O-ring installation tools free of charge within the next few days.
Training Only technicians who have completed training course AT9950 may perform these repairs. This training commences on January 19, 1989 in various locations around the country. Your Zone/Distributor Service Department will arrange for this special training.
Work Procedure See enclosed booklet.
Time Allowance The time to complete the necessary work is as follows:
Perform campaign. 500 T.U.
Perform campaign and
reseal injector inserts. 600 T.U.
Reimbursement See attached campaign data entry procedure.
Dealer Obligation It is important that you schedule appointments with your customers for this recall on a priority basis. It is also important that persons in your dealership who are responsible for performing this recall are informed of the procedures described in this document.