NHTSA Recall 00V414000
NHTSA Campaign Id 00V414000; Date: Dec. 6, 2000
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
1999 Audi A4; 1999 Audi A6; 1999 Audi A8; 1999 Volkswagen Passat
Component: Steering:linkages:rod:relay:connecting
Manufactured by: Volkswagen Of America,inc
Affected Units:: 83,000
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the tie rods.
Recall 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).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Feb 5, 2001
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