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Front/Rear Bumper Cover - Poor Appearance, Falls Down

87audi03

Number: Group:

87-02
July 15, 1987 63


Body - Exterior
Applies To: 5000 1986-1987


Subject: Front/Rear Bumper Cover - Poor Appearance, Falls Down
Cause:

A. Insufficient paint adhesion to plastic material (EPDM).
B. Tabs holding cover breaking after slight impact.

Production Change:

A. Improved cleaning process and additional layer of bonding agent.

As of: July 1985 VIN: 44_G_003001

B. Reinforced holding tabs for cover.

As of: June 1986 VIN: 44_G_143376

Service Solution:

A. Refinish according to current information.
B. Replace.