How many recalls does the 1996 AUDI A8 have?

The 1996 AUDI A8 has 1 recall on record from Transport Canada and NHTSA.

What is the most recent recall for the 1996 AUDI A8?

The most recent recall was issued on August 14, 2008 and relates to the power train:automatic transmission system.

Are there any high-risk recalls for the 1996 AUDI A8?

Yes, there is 1 high-risk recall for the 1996 AUDI A8 involving serious safety concerns.

Is the 1996 AUDI A8 affected by any Canadian recalls?

There are currently no Transport Canada recalls on record for the 1996 AUDI A8.

1996 AUDI A8 Recalls Canada & USA – Major League Recalls

NHTSA (USA)Critical

August 14, 2008

1996 AUDI A8NHTSA Campaign #08V397000

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Defect

VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING 13,900 MY 1996-2003 AUDI A8 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 5-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. THE LOCKING CABLE MAY MOVE OUT OF POSITION OVER TIME. WITH THE LOCKING CABLE OUT OF POSITION, THE SHIFTER CAN BE MOVED OUT OF THE "PARK" POSITION EVEN IF THE IGNITION KEY IS NOT IN THE IGNITION LOCK.

Safety Risk

THIS COULD ALLOW THE VEHICLE TO ROLL, CAUSING A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL MODIFY THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION LOCKING CABLE BY INSTALLING AN ADJUSTING PIECE THAT WILL SECURE THE LOCKING CABLE IN PLACE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 12, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AUDI AT 1-800-822-2834.

1996 AUDI A8 Recalls — Canada & USA

1 Recall

Defect

Safety Risk

Remedy

Other Model Years

Other AUDI Models