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NHTSA recall 99V248000

Steering › Linkages › Rod › Relay › Connecting

Audi A4 and 3 more

Reported Sep 13, 199951,900 vehicles affectedVOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INCMaker’s number UL/KWBuilt Jan 2, 1998 – Jul 31, 1998

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
19981999
Audi A6
19981999
Audi A8
19981999
Volkswagen Passat
19981999

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).