1998 AUDI A4 RECALL - #98V134000
RECALL FOR ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING : COOLING SYSTEM
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.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1998 AUDI A4 |
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| Manufacturer |
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC |
| Manufactured between |
2/1/1997 - 2/28/1998 |
| Recalled on |
6/30/1998 |
| Influenced by |
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC |
| Owners Notified on |
8/25/1998 |
| # Affected |
19,800 |
| Recalled for |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
SCREEN PIECES COULD ENTER THE INTAKE AIR FLOW SYSTEM AND PREVENT THE THROTTLE PLATE FROM RETURNING TO ITS FULL IDLE POSITION. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A RETAINING RING TO HOLD THE AIR SCREEN IN PLACE. |
| Notes |
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DURING AUGUST 1998.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 VWOA AT 1-800-822-8987 OR AUDI AT 1-800-822-2834.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
1998 AUDI A4 Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, ROD, RELAY, CONNECTING
1998 AUDI A4 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, POWER ASSIST, VACUUM, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
1998 AUDI A4 Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, DRIVER SIDE, INFLATOR MODULE
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