I JUST RECENTLY PURCHASED MY CAR AND I TOOK IT TO AUDI DEALERSHIP TO GET AN OIL CHANGED AND FOUND OUT THAT PASSENGER TIRE ROD NEEDS TO BE REPLACED, AND I TOLD THE MECHANIC THAT, IS THERE ANY RECALL ON THIS MODEL?, I WAS TOLD THAT THERE IS NONE.., DID MY RESEARCHED AND FOUND OUT THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON MY CAR (NHTSA CAMPAIGN…
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I JUST RECENTLY PURCHASED MY CAR AND I TOOK IT TO AUDI DEALERSHIP TO GET AN OIL CHANGED AND FOUND OUT THAT PASSENGER TIRE ROD NEEDS TO BE REPLACED, AND I TOLD THE MECHANIC THAT, IS THERE ANY RECALL ON THIS MODEL?, I WAS TOLD THAT THERE IS NONE.., DID MY RESEARCHED AND FOUND OUT THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON MY CAR (NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 99V248000 ). *AK
NHTSA ODI #10062777
74,000 miles · Mar 11, 2004
Steering
WHILE TURNING CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT TIE RODS, AND IT WAS HARD TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE ISSUE. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10063018
Mileage unknown · Jul 10, 2003
Engine And Engine CoolingSteering
I AM THE OWNER OF A 1998 AUDI A4 1.8T CAR. MY COMPLAINT IS MY TIMING BELT GAVE OUT ON THE VEHICLE AT 48,643 MLS. THE OWNERS MANUAL STATES THAT THE BELT SHOULD BE GOOD FOR 90,000 MLS. MY SECOND COMLAINT IS THAT THE TIE RODS ON THE FRONT END. *AK OF THE VEHICLE NEED TO BE REPLACED. THESE ITEMS SHOULD NOT BE GIVING OUT ON A VEHICL…
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I AM THE OWNER OF A 1998 AUDI A4 1.8T CAR. MY COMPLAINT IS MY TIMING BELT GAVE OUT ON THE VEHICLE AT 48,643 MLS. THE OWNERS MANUAL STATES THAT THE BELT SHOULD BE GOOD FOR 90,000 MLS. MY SECOND COMLAINT IS THAT THE TIE RODS ON THE FRONT END. *AK OF THE VEHICLE NEED TO BE REPLACED. THESE ITEMS SHOULD NOT BE GIVING OUT ON A VEHICLE WITH SUCH LOW MILEAGE. I HAVE NOT RECEIVED ANY NOTICES ABOUT ANY RECALLS.
NHTSA ODI #10025792
Mileage unknown · Nov 19, 2002
Steering
CONSUMER STATED THAT THEY ARE STILL HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THERE TIE ROD FAILING AFTER DEALER REPAIRS. TS
NHTSA ODI #8023005
Mileage unknown · Aug 15, 2002
Steering
NHTSA RECALL #99V248000 CONCERNING TIE RODS. THIS VEHICLE IS OUTSIDE OF RECALL SCOPE. CONSUMER HAS A FILE WITH AUDI IDENTIFYING THE FAILURE OF THE TIE RODS. MOISTURE/DUST PARTICLES ARE GETTING INSIDE SWIVEL BEARING. HE IS CONCERNED THAT VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED WHICH IS NOW ON RECORD WITH AUDI. CASE #20253198. *AK
NHTSA ODI #8016441
Mileage unknown · Jan 17, 2002
Service Brakes, HydraulicSteering
WHEN PARALLEL PARKING NOTICED DIFFICULTY IN THE STEERING, LATER NOICE BROKEN WIRES AT FRONT OF ENGINE. BRAKES HAVE ALWAYS REQUIRED EXTRA EFFORT AND PERFORMED POORLY.
NHTSA ODI #9005222
Mileage unknown · Sep 12, 2000
SteeringInjury
PRIOR TO RECALL NOTIFICATION (99V-248) IN REGARDS TO THE STEERING SYSTEM, THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED FAILURE FROM STEERING FLUID CONTAMINATION WHICH CAUSED LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND RESULTED IN VEHICLE COLLISION, INJURIES TO CONSUMERS. (ATTORNEY FOR CONSUMER). *MJS
NHTSA ODI #554557
Mileage unknown · Jun 19, 2000
SteeringFire
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
NHTSA ODI #724200
Mileage unknown · Feb 1, 2000
Service Brakes, HydraulicSteering
RECALLS 99V248 000/TIE ROD & 99V131 001/BRAKE BOOSTER; BOTH MAMUFACTURER'S RECALLS COULD NOT BE HONORED BECAUSE DEALER HAD NO PARTS. BUT INFORMED CONSUMER THAT PARTS WOULD BE AVAILABLE ON OCT 15, 1999. ASKING NHTSA HELP IN THIS MATTER. *AK
NHTSA ODI #855982
Mileage unknown · Dec 28, 1999
Steering
RECALL 99V248000 CONCENING TIE ROD FAILURE. DEALER HAS NOT HAD PARTS SINCE SEPTEMBER, 1999. *AK
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 1998 Audi A8 and 1997-1998 Audi A4 vehicles equipped with Non-Azide Driver air bag Inflators (NADI) that do not contain phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant. Due to a manufacturing issue, the NADI inflator may absorb moisture, causing the inflator to explode or the air bag cushion to underinflate.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: The inflator could explode during air bag deployment, resulting in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants. An underinflated air bag may not properly protect the occupant. These scenarios increase the risk of serious injury or death.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver's air bag inflator with an alternative inflator of a different design, free of charge. Owner notification letters were sent September 21, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 69BT. The vehicles in this recall were mistakenly omitted from recall 20V-056. All vehicle owners have already been notified by mail and informed that the remedy is available.
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 & remedy
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.
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 & remedy
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.
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 & remedy
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.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
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EA04017 · STUCK-OPEN Throttle
Opened Jun 30, 2004 · Closed Feb 10, 2005
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System
VWOA HAS RECALLED APPROXIMATELY 28,300 MY 1998-99 A6 VEHICLES IN COLD WEATHER STATES THAT EXPERIENCED THE HIGHEST RATE OF THROTTLE ICING INCIDENTS IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLES (04V-495).THE FAILURE RATE IN THE A4 AND PASSAT VEHICLES IS MUCH LOWER THAN IN THE RECALLED VEHICLES.ODI WILL CONTINUE TO MONITOR THE EXPERIENCE IN THE A4 AND PASSAT VEHICLES.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT NO SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT EXISTS FOR THE AUDI A4 OR VW PASSAT VEHICLES.THE AGENCY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY A CHANGE IN CIRCUMSTANCES. FOR FURTHER DETAILS SEE THE ATTACHED CLOSING REPORT.
PE02008 · Brake And Clutch Pedal Bracket
Opened Jan 23, 2002 · Closed Jul 12, 2002
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
No summary supplied.
EA00021 · Degraded Braking In Wet Weather
Opened Aug 11, 2000 · Closed Mar 29, 2002
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
There is no summary currently available
PE00016 · Degraded Braking Wet Weather Condition
Opened Apr 4, 2000 · Closed Aug 11, 2000
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Electrical System
There is no summary currently available
RQ99008 · Power Brake Booster Vacuum BY-PASS
Opened Jun 1, 1999 · Closed Nov 14, 2000
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
There is no summary currently available
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