Audi · Canada · High
Audi 4000: Not Entered
Affects Audi 4000 · 1980–1981 — about 915 vehicles.
The hazard
IN THE REAR TRUNK AREA, THE RIGHT REAR SIDE MEMBER FOR THE MOUNTING BUFFER MAY NOT HAVE BEEN WELDED ACCORDING TO SPECIFICATIONS. IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT RESULTING IN REAR END DAMAGE IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE RIGHT REAR SIDE MEMBER COULD BREAK LOOSE, DAMAGING THE FUEL TANK AND CAUSING FUEL LEAKAGE.
What to do
Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational