NHTSA recall 93V-006 (93V006000)

power train recall reported January 11, 1993 - about 152,000 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 93V006000
Also written as: 93V-006
Reported: January 11, 1993
Vehicles affected: ~152,000
Component: power train

What is being recalled

THE DIFFERENTIAL OIL OF THE TRANSAXLE IS LOST OVER TIME DUE TO EVAPORATION. LOW OIL LEVELS CAUSE PREMATURE BEARING AND GEAR WEAR AND EVENTUAL FAILURE OF THE DIFFERENTIAL.

Why it is dangerous

IN THE EVENT OF FAILURE, THE VEHICLE'S DRIVE WHEELS COULDLOSE POWER. IN EXTREME CIRCUMSTANCES, THE FRONT WHEELS LOCK, CAUSING RAPIDDECELERATION RESULTING IN POSSIBLE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DRAIN AND REPLACE THE DIFFERENTIAL GEAR OIL WITH OIL HAVING HIGHER PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 93V-006 when calling a dealer.

Affected 4 models

Audi 100 - 1990, 1991

Audi 200 - 1990, 1991

Audi 80 - 1990

Audi 90 - 1990

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

Is YOUR car included? A campaign rarely covers every single vehicle of a model year. Check your exact car by its 17-character VIN with the free VIN decoder and recall check.

Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.