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04-30-2004, 04:43 AM
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Recall
Does anyone know the details of the new recall for a wide variety of Audis and VWs? Apparently this has to do with the front bearings and suspension. Over 800,000 cars recalled.
04-30-2004, 05:12 AM
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Apparently noone actually knows what's up!
All I see in the previous posts are speculations. I'm asking if anyone has found any official word from Audi, and what to do about it?
I had my cars left CV joint rebuilt and boot replaced about 3mo ago, at my cost of course. The car still makes a thumpy noise in sync with the wheels turning when going around curves. I'm wondering if this is a bearing and if this is covered by the recall?
I had my cars left CV joint rebuilt and boot replaced about 3mo ago, at my cost of course. The car still makes a thumpy noise in sync with the wheels turning when going around curves. I'm wondering if this is a bearing and if this is covered by the recall?
04-30-2004, 05:23 AM
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AP Press Release
VW recalls Audi and Passat cars
WOLFSBURG (Germany) - German car giant Volkswagen (VW) said yesterday it was recalling some 870,000 Passat and Audi models worldwide as a result of potential problems with the front axle.
VW said in a statement it was offering owners of 870,000 Passat and Audi models a free check for possible damage of the rubber bellows of the front axle.
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The company expects that about 1 per cent of the vehicles affected by the recall will need repairs, a spokesman said.
It said the problem could lead to premature wear and, in isolated cases, to the failure of the bearing arm.
The models affected were the VW Passat built between 1996 and 1999, the Audi A4 and A8 built between 1994 and 1999, and the Audi A6 built between 1997 and 1999. -- AFP, AP
WOLFSBURG (Germany) - German car giant Volkswagen (VW) said yesterday it was recalling some 870,000 Passat and Audi models worldwide as a result of potential problems with the front axle.
VW said in a statement it was offering owners of 870,000 Passat and Audi models a free check for possible damage of the rubber bellows of the front axle.
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The company expects that about 1 per cent of the vehicles affected by the recall will need repairs, a spokesman said.
It said the problem could lead to premature wear and, in isolated cases, to the failure of the bearing arm.
The models affected were the VW Passat built between 1996 and 1999, the Audi A4 and A8 built between 1994 and 1999, and the Audi A6 built between 1997 and 1999. -- AFP, AP
04-30-2004, 05:26 AM
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Another Release "wheel could fall off"
Vw and Audi Cars Recalled
By Peter Woodman, Transport Correspondent, PA News
Around 870,000 Volkswagen and Audi cars, including about 166,000 in the UK are being recalled worldwide because of a wheel problem, it was announced today.
Volkswagen Group which owns both marques said that rubber boots (casings) on the front axle on some older models were prone to possible damage.
This can lead to wear and, in isolated cases, to the failure of the bearing arm which connects the wheels to the suspension.
A Volkswagen spokeswoman said today: "The ultimate result could be that a wheel could fall off although this would only happen at very low speed."
The recall affects Volkswagen Passats built between 1996 and 1999, Audi A4s and A8s built 1994-99 and A6s built 1997-99.
Drivers of these vehicles will have the problem fixed free of charge.
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By Peter Woodman, Transport Correspondent, PA News
Around 870,000 Volkswagen and Audi cars, including about 166,000 in the UK are being recalled worldwide because of a wheel problem, it was announced today.
Volkswagen Group which owns both marques said that rubber boots (casings) on the front axle on some older models were prone to possible damage.
This can lead to wear and, in isolated cases, to the failure of the bearing arm which connects the wheels to the suspension.
A Volkswagen spokeswoman said today: "The ultimate result could be that a wheel could fall off although this would only happen at very low speed."
The recall affects Volkswagen Passats built between 1996 and 1999, Audi A4s and A8s built 1994-99 and A6s built 1997-99.
Drivers of these vehicles will have the problem fixed free of charge.
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04-30-2004, 07:26 AM
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According to AoA...
I called yesterday morning...
It's not a recall, but a "Service Action" regarding the bearing arm on 96-99 A4's and others. I was told to call my dealer and schedule a free check. Funny, when I called they had no idea what I was talking about and have yet to get back to me!
It's not a recall, but a "Service Action" regarding the bearing arm on 96-99 A4's and others. I was told to call my dealer and schedule a free check. Funny, when I called they had no idea what I was talking about and have yet to get back to me!
04-30-2004, 09:47 AM
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Update: Just spoke with dealer...
They said we would be notified by AoA! That means I have to wait to get the squeaks and creaks thats given me the creeps taken care of (kinda reminds of spaceballs :-D that sound effects guy)! But if i can get my control arms taken care of for free ill be happy as i was just about to spend $600 on the parts (including tie rod ends and sway bar links) even though i have to wait longer now to have my coilovers installed 
that have been sitting in my closet since last year!
that have been sitting in my closet since last year!
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