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NHTSA recall 00V414000

Steering › Linkages › Rod › Relay › Connecting

Audi A4 and 3 more

Reported Dec 6, 200083,000 vehicles affectedVOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INCMaker’s number WL/LWBuilt Aug 1, 1998 – Apr 30, 1999

The defect

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.

The risk

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.

The remedy

Dealers will replace the tie rods.

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Vehicles in this recall

Audi A4
1999
Audi A6
1999
Audi A8
1999
Volkswagen Passat
1999

Notes

Owner notification began february 5, 2001.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).