Recall 01V-324: 1991–1992 Audi 100, 1991–1992 Audi 200 and 1 more

VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC recall for equipment, reported to NHTSA on Oct 10, 2001, covering about 4,300 vehicles.

NHTSA number
01V-324
Report date
Oct 10, 2001
Vehicles affected
4,300
Owners notified
Jul 10, 2002

The problem

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 1-800-822-2834.

Notes

Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall details

ManufacturerVOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
ComponentEquipment › Electrical › Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc.
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number01V324000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Audi 1001991, 1992All years
Audi 2001991, 1992All years
Audi V81991, 1992All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 01V-324?

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.

How is recall 01V-324 fixed?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.