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Audi FOX recalls by model year

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

2 owner complaints analyzed

8 distinct recall campaigns

Not available median reported failure mileage

Scope: 1973 to 1979 model years. Data snapshot: . 0 complaints include usable failure mileage.

Compare model years

Recalls by model year

All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.

Recall campaigns

Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.

1973
5
1974
1
1976
1
1977
1
1978
2
1979
1
Recall campaigns data
CategoryCount
19735
19741
19761
19771
19782
19791

1973: 5; 1974: 1; 1976: 1; 1977: 1; 1978: 2; 1979: 1

Year-by-year records

Audi FOX model-year comparison
Model yearComplaintsRecallsChange in recalls
197305Not available
197401-4
197601Not available
1977110
197802+1
197911-1

Recall history

8 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.

73V115000 · Equipment:Other:Labels

Reported: 1973-05-17 (May 17, 1973) · Model years: 1973

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73V116000 · Equipment:Other:Labels

Reported: 1973-05-17 (May 17, 1973) · Model years: 1973

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73V117000 · Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage

Reported: 1973-05-21 (May 21, 1973) · Model years: 1973

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73V124000 · Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash

Reported: 1973-06-04 (June 4, 1973) · Model years: 1973

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73V196000 · Suspension:Rear

Reported: 1973-10-02 (October 2, 1973) · Model years: 1973

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77V245000 · Vehicle Speed Control:Cables

Reported: 1977-12-30 (December 30, 1977) · Model years: 1974

THE ACCELERATOR CABLE ASSEMBLY IN THE INVOLVED VEHICLES COULD FAIL PREMATURELY UNDER CERTAIN OPERATING CONDITIONS. THIS WOULD EITHER PREVENT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL FROM RETURNING TO THE IDLE POSITION OR CAUSE A LOSS OF ADEQUATE ENGINE POWER.

Remedy: DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, INSTALL A NEW ACCELERATOR CABLE, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.

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83V117000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System

Reported: 1983-11-09 (November 9, 1983) · Model years: 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979

THE FUEL PUMP MAY STOP FUNCTIONING WITHOUT WARNING. THIS CAN OCCUR BECAUSE AN ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR IN THE FUSE PANEL MAY OVERHEAT AND INTERRUPT THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT.

Remedy: DEALER WILL INSPECT THE FUSE BOX AND ITS CONNECTORS FOR CORROSION, AND CORRECT WHERE NECESSARY. A BYPASS ADAPTER TO THE FUEL PUMP ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT WILL BE INSTALLED.

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77V184000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper

Reported: 1977-10-19 (October 19, 1977) · Model years: 1978

ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, THE TWO GUIDE BOLTS FOR EACH OF THE LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE FREE-FLOATING FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED ACCORDING TO SPECIFICATIONS DURING ASSEMBLY.

Remedy: THE DEALER WILL TIGHTEN THE FRONT BRAKE CALIPER GUIDE BOLTS TO SPECIFICATIONS, FREE OF CHARGE, WHERE FOUND NECESSARY.

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