| Vehicle |
1999 AUDI A4 |
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| Manufacturer |
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC |
| Manufactured between |
1/2/1998 - 7/31/1998 |
| Recalled on |
9/28/1999 |
| Influenced by |
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC |
| Owners Notified on |
10/5/1999 |
| # Affected |
51,900 |
| Recalled for |
STEERING:LINKAGES:ROD:RELAY:CONNECTING |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
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. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TIE RODS. |
| Notes |
VW RECALL NO. UL/AUDI RECALL NO. KW. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 5, 1999. 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 VOLKSWAGEN 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 |
1999 AUDI A4 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, POWER ASSIST, VACUUM, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
1999 AUDI A4 Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, ROD, RELAY, CONNECTING
1999 AUDI A4 Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, DRIVER SIDE, INFLATOR MODULE
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