NHTSA campaign id #01V325000 recall for audi quattro rear suspension
12-18-2001, 07:59 AM
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NHTSA campaign id #01V325000 recall for audi quattro rear suspension
I have an appointment with Tischer of Silver Spring tomorrow. I remember this discussion back in September from the UK TT forum. Anyone else got their TT rear suspension control arm replaced?
Tony<ul><li><a href="http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/problems/recalls/Index.cfm">http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/problems/recalls/Index.cfm</a</li></ul>
Tony<ul><li><a href="http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/problems/recalls/Index.cfm">http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/problems/recalls/Index.cfm</a</li></ul>
12-18-2001, 08:40 AM
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my car was just in at tischer...and they didn't mention this at all (the did ask me again...
if i wanted the spoiler and type 2 control arms, etc. -- i politely refused).
is this now a real recall here in the states?
is this now a real recall here in the states?
12-18-2001, 09:10 AM
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New campaign update (hot off the presses).
Consequence Summary:
CORROSION COULD IMPEDE THE FREE MOVEMENT OF THE CONTROL ARM.
Consequence Summary of Consequence Summary:
Resistance is manifested as increase stress. Given enough the control arm will shear off. No control arm connection, no control. Death may ensue. If you have experienced this please call our new "ask Jeeves" hotline for further information.
Corrective Summary:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TRACK CONTROL ARMS and revive drivers as necessary.
CORROSION COULD IMPEDE THE FREE MOVEMENT OF THE CONTROL ARM.
Consequence Summary of Consequence Summary:
Resistance is manifested as increase stress. Given enough the control arm will shear off. No control arm connection, no control. Death may ensue. If you have experienced this please call our new "ask Jeeves" hotline for further information.
Corrective Summary:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TRACK CONTROL ARMS and revive drivers as necessary.
12-18-2001, 09:28 AM
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Re: I pulled the report from NHTSA..
I've been tracking the UK TT Forum as well. Jae has a news item on the subject on their homepage.
NHTSA has posted a recall date of 10/17/2001.
Tony<ul><li><a href="http://www.tt-forum.co.uk/">http://www.tt-forum.co.uk/</a</li></ul>
NHTSA has posted a recall date of 10/17/2001.
Tony<ul><li><a href="http://www.tt-forum.co.uk/">http://www.tt-forum.co.uk/</a</li></ul>
12-18-2001, 10:23 AM
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Also from the NHTSA site - Side impact test picture
<center><img src="http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/NCAP/graphics/2001/auditt2_s.jpg"></center><p>Found this playing around on the NHTSA site - A Nimbus Grey roadster getting whacked from the side in a side impact test. Got a 5 star rating.<ul><li><a href="http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/NCAP/Cars/1638.html">5 star side impact rating from NHTSA + pic of Nimbus Roadster in test</a></li></ul>
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12-18-2001, 10:31 AM
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Good find! That's what the "trumpet" is for . . .
<center><img src="http://www.exelaris.com/ttaudio/amp_and_xover_side.jpg"></center><p>you can see it above on the left hand side.
12-18-2001, 10:43 AM
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Could it be the same thing?
The last time I had my 01TTQC in the shop (2 weeks after delivery), I mentioned that the alignment seemed a tad off. They made the maximum adjustment they could and found that something was wrong because that max adjustment still didn't fix the problem. They eventually replaced some part down there (I drive 'em; not fix 'em)... could it be the same part and they just didn't tell me that it was replaced due to a service bulletin?
BTW, it still feels like the alignment is a tad off- like the steering wheel has be held a bit off-center during flat driving.
BTW, it still feels like the alignment is a tad off- like the steering wheel has be held a bit off-center during flat driving.
12-18-2001, 10:48 AM
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If this is an official recall - why have no notices been sent to owners within the build date range?
I'm a 12/99 build - in the range - but have not received ANY recall notice. Thanks for posting this info - i'll give it to my dealer when I bring the car in for it's 20k on thursday.