1996 AUDI 90Audi 90 1996

Complaint Information: Recalls, Service Bulletins, OBD II Codes

NHTSA Mandated Recalls
  • Recall 12942 [USA]: Activation of the air bag under these conditions can cause personal injury.
    Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The discharge of static electricity under low humidity conditions can activate the driver side air bag when the driver enters or exits the vehicle and forms an electrical circuit by touching certain areas of the steering wheel.
    dealers will install a ground wire on the driver side air bag.
    owner notification began october 13, 1997.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.Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

  • Recall 15629 [USA]: Some electrical accessories, such as, turn signals, windshield wipers, lamps, power wind0ws and air conditioners can malfunction when the car is started.
    Defective ignition switches were improperly manufactured and can cause some electrical accessories to malfunction.
    dealers will replace the ignition switch.
    system: electrical; ignition; switch. Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Note: 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. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

  • Recall 1997176 [Canada]: Seats and restraints
    The discharge of static electricity under low humidity conditions could activate the driver side air bag when the driver enters or exits the vehicle and forms an electrical short circuit by touching certain areas of the steering wheel. Activation of the air bag under these conditions could cause injury. Correction: a ground wire will be installed on affected vehicles.

  • Recall 1996024 [Canada]: Electrical
    The ignition switches on these vehicles may have been improperly manufactured and could cause electrical accessories, such as turn signals, windshield wipers, lamps, power windows and air conditioners to malfunction when the engine is started. Correction: ignition switch will be replaced.

To ensure accuracy and for your safety, it is recommended to do a free VIN recall check here or here [USA] - UK - Canada.

Bulletins

Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.

  • 44134620103345 - WHEELS: Tightening wheel bolts
  • 44145520103346 - WHEELS: Tightening wheel bolts
  • Update91i8 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: Google maps street view (nvlw))
  • AUD4927ENG - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: Due to new minnesota state regulations regarding biofuels, biodiesel blends of b5 or less may not be available in the state of minnesota.
  • Edition42 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL: Audi elsa newsletter
  • Edition92 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM: Idenifying and mixing factory fill engine coolants
  • 134120253033 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Discontinuation and mixing of audi-approved engine coolants.
  • 133520253032 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Discontinuation and mixing of audi-approved engine coolants.
  • SM 44-2017 EN - EQUIPMENT: This special notice is to inform dealers to return all part numbers listed in the document and order the superseded part numbers going forward.
  • ATE-17-05 - EQUIPMENT: Due to increasing requests for high voltage personal protective equipment (hve ppe) for dealer technicians working with high voltage vehicles (hybrid, plugin hybrid, electric vehicle), the volkswagen tools and equipment team has identified
  • A441662 2010334- - WHEELS: This information tsb provides information regarding the correct way to torque adjust a wheel bolt.
  • A941791 2012749- - EXTERIOR LIGHTING: This informational bulletin contains technical information for when there is condensation visible on the inside of the headlight, taillight, fog light, side marker light, front turn signal, daytime running lights, and/or third brake light l
  • SB-01-15-29 - ENGINE (PWS): Audi: engine, on some vehicles, would run irregularly or have malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on or possible filter element for camshaft adjustment valve can loosen and in oil circuit, there is no damage from loosened particles. Model al
  • TSB-44-13-46 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY: Audi: on certain vehicles, use calibrated torque wrench and not torque sticks, torque extension bars and impact guns/wrenches not approved for usage on wheel bolts by manufacturer, that can cause damage to brake, steering wheel, hub. Mode
  • TSB-44-08-14 - WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS: Audi: wheel bolts require torque adjustment. Torque sticks and torque extension bars are not approved by audi of america, inc. And should not be used to apply torque to wheel bolts. All audi models included. *pe
  • 20056243 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS: Headlight aiming, using hella universal beamsetter. *kb

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