Recall ID # 98V134000 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
| Recall Date: |
JUN 22, 1998 |
| Component: |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM |
| Model Affected: |
A4 |
| Potential Units Affected: |
19800
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
JUN 22, 1998
Model Affected:
1998 AUDI A4
Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. IF THE ENGINE BACKFIRES DURING A COLD-START, AN AIR SCREEN WHICH IS LOOSELY SEATED IN THE AIR FLOW METER CAN BECOME DAMAGED.
Consequence:
SCREEN PIECES COULD ENTER THE INTAKE AIR FLOW SYSTEM AND PREVENT THE THROTTLE PLATE FROM RETURNING TO ITS FULL IDLE POSITION.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A RETAINING RING TO HOLD THE AIR SCREEN IN PLACE.
Potential Units Affected:
19800
Notes:
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
Recall ID # 99V131001 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
| Recall Date: |
MAY 21, 1999 |
| Component: |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Model Affected: |
A4 |
| Potential Units Affected: |
88121
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
MAY 21, 1999
Model Affected:
1998 AUDI A4
Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. A CONTROL VALVE IN THE VACUUM HOSE CONNECTING THE BRAKE BOOSTER TO THE INTAKE MANIFOLD MAY NOT OPEN OR CLOSE FULLY AT TEMPERATURES BELOW -4 F UNDER CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS.
Consequence:
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE INSUFFICIENT VACUUM TO BE PROVIDED TO THE BRAKE BOOSTER.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A VACUUM BY-PASS SYSTEM INTO VEHICLES OPERATED IN THESE STATES WHICH IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE SUFFICIENT VACUUM FOR FULL BRAKE ASSIST UNDER ALL WEATHER CONDITIONS.
Potential Units Affected:
88121
Notes:
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC UH/KU
Recall ID # 06E060000 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING
| Recall Date: |
JUN 29, 2006 |
| Component: |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Model Affected: |
A4 |
| Potential Units Affected: |
87745
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
JUN 29, 2006
Model Affected:
1998 AUDI A4
Summary:
CERTAIN AAI MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LIST PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, ¿LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.¿
Consequence:
LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH
Remedy:
AAI MOTORSPORTS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AAI MOTORSPORTS AT 909-923-9188.
Potential Units Affected:
87745
Notes:
AAI MOTORSPORTS USA, LLC
Recall ID # 99V248000 - STEERING:LINKAGES:ROD:RELAY:CONNECTING
| Recall Date: |
SEP 13, 1999 |
| Component: |
STEERING:LINKAGES:ROD:RELAY:CONNECTING |
| Model Affected: |
A4 |
| Potential Units Affected: |
51900
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
SEP 13, 1999
Model Affected:
1998 AUDI A4
Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE TIE RODS OF THE STEERING ASSEMBLY ARE PROTECTED ON EACH SIDE BY A SEAL TO PREVENT MOISTURE AND DUST PARTICLES FROM ENTERING THE SWIVEL BEARING MECHANISM. IT IS POSSIBLE THAT SOME TIE ROD SEALS MAY NOT SEAL PROPERLY.
Consequence:
IF MOISTURE AND/OR DUST PARTICLES ENTER THE SWIVEL BEARING MECHANISM, THE SWIVEL BEARING COULD WEAR OVER TIME DIMINISHING THE STEERING CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TIE RODS.
Potential Units Affected:
51900
Notes:
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC UL/KW
Recall ID # 06E049000 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING
| Recall Date: |
MAY 24, 2006 |
| Component: |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Model Affected: |
A4 |
| Potential Units Affected: |
27176
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
MAY 24, 2006
Model Affected:
1998 AUDI A4
Summary:
CERTAIN CK MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION HEADLIGHTS, CLEAR CORNER, BUMPER, AND SIDE MARKER LIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Consequence:
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy:
CK MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE NONCOMPLIANT LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CK MOTORSPORT AT 1-909-610-7211.
Potential Units Affected:
27176
Notes:
CK MOTORSPORT, INC.