Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #01V324000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 01V324000 by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.. Includes 4,300 affected units, VW/REAR SPEAKER AMPLIFIER, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 01V324000

Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2001-10-10T00:00:00

Subject: Vw/rear speaker amplifier

Component: Equipment

Potentially Affected Units: 4,300

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

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 Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-kwzy.8q6s_ivcp

NHTSA ID: 01V324000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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