2001 AUDI A6 RECALL - #03V143000
RECALL FOR TIRES
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.7L ENGINES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THE CALCULATED "VEHICLE NORMAL LOAD" EXCEEDS THE ALLOWABLE WEIGHT OF THE AXLE LOAD WITH TIRE DIMENSION 225/45R 17 91Y BY 19KG.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2001 AUDI A6 |
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| Manufacturer |
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC |
| Manufactured between |
11/1/2000 - 7/31/2001 |
| Recalled on |
4/22/2003 |
| Influenced by |
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC |
| Owners Notified on |
9/19/2003 |
| # Affected |
1,360 |
| Recalled for |
TIRES |
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| Description |
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.7L ENGINES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THE CALCULATED "VEHICLE NORMAL LOAD" EXCEEDS THE ALLOWABLE WEIGHT OF THE AXLE LOAD WITH TIRE DIMENSION 225/45R 17 91Y BY 19KG. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL FIVE TIRES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 19, 2003. 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 AUDI AT 1-800-822-2834. |
| Notes |
VW RECALL NO. LV.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
2001 AUDI A6 Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, STORAGE, TANK ASSEMBLY
2001 AUDI A6 Recall for VISIBILITY, WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
2001 AUDI A6 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2001 AUDI A6 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2001 AUDI A6 Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, STORAGE, TANK ASSEMBLY
2001 AUDI A6 Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER, STORAGE, TANK ASSEMBLY
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