| Subject: | Stuck-open throttle |
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| Investigations Summary: |
This investigation was opened on Jun. 30, 2004.
It was closed on Feb. 10, 2005.
Note: this investigation has resulted in
a vehicle safety recall. Vwoa has recalled approximately 28,300 my 1998-99 a6 vehicles in cold weather states that experienced the highest rate of throttle icing incidents in the subject vehicles (04v-495). The failure rate in the a4 and passat vehicles is much lower than in the recalled vehicles. Odi will continue to monitor the experience in the a4 and passat vehicles. The closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by NHTSA that no safety-related defect exists for the Audi a4 or vw passat vehicles. The agency reserves the right to take further action if warranted by a change in circumstances. For further details see the attached closing report. |
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