NHTSA Recall 99V300000
NHTSA Campaign Id 99V300000; Date: Nov. 10, 1999
In the event control is lost, a crash may occur resulting in injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
2000 Audi TT
Component: Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Arm
Manufactured by: Volkswagen Of America,inc
Affected Units:: 6,200
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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.
Recall 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).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 8, 2000
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