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NHTSA recall 99V300000

Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower arm

Audi TT

Reported Nov 10, 19996,200 vehicles affectedVOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INCMaker’s number KX/ZXBuilt Apr 30, 1999 – Dec 14, 1999

The defect

Passenger vehicles. in sharp high speed turns or abrupt lane change maneuvers at speeds substantially above posted speed limits, and depending upon road conditions, precise steering response may be demanded to retain directional stability.

The risk

In the event control IS lost, a crash may occur resulting in injury.

The remedy

Dealers will replace the front stabilizers in front drive audi tt's and the front and rear stabilizers in audi tt's equipped with quattro drive. a modified control arm will be installed in front together with firmer shock absorbers in front and rear. in addition audi will install a rear spoiler.

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Notes

Audi recall no. Kx/zx.owner notification began may 8, 2000. 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. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).