NHTSA Recall 01V324000: Radio/tape deck/cd etc. (equipment)
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 4,300 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Audi 100.
| NHTSA campaign | 01V324000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EQUIPMENT › ELECTRICAL › RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. |
| Report received | October 10, 2001 |
| Owner notification | July 10, 2002 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
This condition could result in the amplifier overheating and a potential fire risk.
Remedy
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.
Notes
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 01V324000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.