1997 AUDI A4
8 Recalls for 1997 AUDI A4
| Recall Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-07-01 | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 1998 Audi A8 and 1997-1998 Audi A4 vehicles equipped with Non-Azide Driver air bag Inflators (NADI) that do not contain phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant. Due to a manufacturing issue, the NADI inflator may absorb moisture, causing the inflator to explode or the air bag cushion to underinflate.
Remedy:
Dealers will replace the driver’s air bag inflator with an alternative inflator of a different design, free of charge. Owner notification letters were sent September 21, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi’s number for this recall is 69BT. The vehicles in this recall were mistakenly omitted from recall 20V-056. All vehicle owners have already been notified by mail and informed that the remedy is available. |
| 1997-07-22 | SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE REAR SEAT BELT RETRACTORS MAY NOT LOCK PROPERLY WHEN ENGAGED, OR NOT REMAIN LOCKED AFTER BEING ENGAGED.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY. |
| 1997-10-08 | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE DISCHARGE OF STATIC ELECTRICITY UNDER LOW HUMIDITY CONDITIONS CAN ACTIVATE THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG WHEN THE DRIVER ENTERS OR EXITS THE VEHICLE AND FORMS AN ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT BY TOUCHING CERTAIN AREAS OF THE STEERING WHEEL.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A GROUND WIRE ON THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG. |
| 2006-10-23 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, AS A RESULT OF A PROBLEM IN THE PRODUCTION PROCESS OF THE IGNITION SWITCH, THE ANCHOR POINT OF THE SPRING MAY CRACK. THIS COULD POTENTIALLY CAUSE THE RETURN SPRING FORCE TO BE INSUFFICIENT FOR RETURNING THE IGNITION KEY TO THE RUNNING POSITION AFTER STARTING THE ENGINE.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW IGNITION SWITCH WITH AN OPTIMIZED ANCHOR POINT FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 27, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AUDI AT 1-800-822-2834. NOTE: THIS RECALL SUPERSEDES THE REMEDY PROGRAM UNDER A PREVIOUS RECALL (PLEASE SEE 00V317). |
| 2006-06-29 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | CERTAIN AAI MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LIST PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, “LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.”
Remedy:
AAI MOTORSPORTS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AAI MOTORSPORTS AT 909-923-9188. |
| 2006-05-24 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | CERTAIN CK MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION HEADLIGHTS, CLEAR CORNER, BUMPER, AND SIDE MARKER LIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Remedy:
CK MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE NONCOMPLIANT LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CK MOTORSPORT AT 1-909-610-7211. |
| 2000-10-11 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE PLASTIC IGNITION SWITCH HOUSING CAN FRACTURE AT THE RETURN SPRING ANCHOR POINT. FRACTURE OF THE HOUSING COULD CAUSE THE RETURN SPRING FORCE TO BE INSUFFICIENT FOR RETURNING THE IGNITION KEY TO THE RUNNING POSITION AFTER STARTING THE ENGINE.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH. |
| 1999-05-21 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. A CONTROL VALVE IN THE VACUUM HOSE CONNECTING THE BRAKE BOOSTER TO THE INTAKE MANIFOLD MAY NOT OPEN OR CLOSE FULLY AT TEMPERATURES BELOW -4 F UNDER CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A VACUUM BY-PASS SYSTEM INTO VEHICLES OPERATED IN THESE STATES WHICH IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE SUFFICIENT VACUUM FOR FULL BRAKE ASSIST UNDER ALL WEATHER CONDITIONS. |
3 Complaints sent to the Center for Auto Safety for 1997 AUDI A4
| Date | Component | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-10-17 | seats & seat belts | |||
| 2011-05-12 | engine | |||
| 2011-05-12 | electrical/battery |
103 Complaints submitted to NHTSA for 1997 AUDI A4
| Date | Component | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-08-29 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
ODI Number: 10167998 |
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| 2004-10-27 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
ODI Number: 10101202 |
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| 2014-07-07 |
AIR BAGS | SEATS
ODI Number: 10608531 |
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| 2014-01-31 |
SERVICE BRAKES
ODI Number: 10562418 |
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| 2014-01-31 |
AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10562412 |
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| 2013-01-15 |
AIR BAGS | SEAT BELTS
ODI Number: 10493125 |
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| 2009-04-01 |
SUSPENSION:FRONT
ODI Number: 10263878 |
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| 2008-07-02 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10233056 |
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| 2008-06-16 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
ODI Number: 10231179 |
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| 2007-12-03 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ODI Number: 10210693 |
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| 2007-12-29 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
ODI Number: 10213141 |
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| 2007-07-16 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
ODI Number: 10196493 |
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| 2007-08-02 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
ODI Number: 10198335 |
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| 2007-06-19 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 10194438 |
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| 2007-06-06 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
ODI Number: 10193172 |
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| 2007-05-24 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 10191620 |
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| 2007-02-28 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
ODI Number: 10183809 |
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| 2006-12-05 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
ODI Number: 10175184 |
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| 2006-10-16 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
ODI Number: 10170947 |
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| 2006-08-29 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
ODI Number: 10167998 |
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| 2006-02-23 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
ODI Number: 10150997 |
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| 2005-10-27 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
ODI Number: 10140957 |
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| 2005-08-27 |
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
ODI Number: 10134398 |
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| 2005-09-06 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
ODI Number: 10134577 |
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| 2005-09-07 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
ODI Number: 10135562 |
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| 2005-09-09 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10136026 |
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| 2005-09-13 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
ODI Number: 10136417 |
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| 2005-07-29 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
ODI Number: 10130629 |
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| 2005-06-13 |
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 10125158 |
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| 2005-06-13 |
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
ODI Number: 10125149 |
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| 2005-01-14 |
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
ODI Number: 10109577 |
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| 2004-10-27 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
ODI Number: 10101202 |
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| 2004-12-10 |
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
ODI Number: 10103514 |
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| 2004-12-13 |
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 10102827 |
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| 2004-11-24 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ODI Number: 10100490 |
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| 2004-11-30 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
ODI Number: 10100785 |
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| 2004-09-17 |
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER ARM
ODI Number: 10091173 |
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| 2004-09-20 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
ODI Number: 10092870 |
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| 2004-09-01 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
ODI Number: 10090223 |
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| 2004-08-18 |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10088142 |
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| 2004-07-23 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
ODI Number: 10082511 |
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| 2004-08-09 |
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 10086446 |
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| 2004-07-12 |
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
ODI Number: 10080862 |
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| 2004-04-19 |
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
ODI Number: 10067375 |
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| 2003-12-24 |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
ODI Number: 10051054 |
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| 2003-11-03 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
ODI Number: 10046151 |
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| 2003-10-06 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
ODI Number: 10042612 |
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| 2003-08-06 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 10032260 |
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| 2003-07-09 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
ODI Number: 10025699 |
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| 2003-06-03 |
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 10022229 |
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| 2003-04-30 |
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
ODI Number: 10016783 |
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| 2003-04-24 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
ODI Number: 10017560 |
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| 2003-03-19 |
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
ODI Number: 10010751 |
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| 2003-02-04 |
SUSPENSION:FRONT
ODI Number: 10005311 |
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| 2003-02-04 |
SUSPENSION:FRONT
ODI Number: 10005309 |
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| 2003-02-18 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 10007751 |
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| 2003-01-29 |
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
ODI Number: 10004864 |
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| 2002-12-31 |
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 10001775 |
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| 2001-08-21 |
STEERING:LINKAGES:ARM:IDLER AND ATTACHMENT
ODI Number: 9003598 |
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| 2002-10-25 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 8021571 |
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| 2002-08-07 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 8015754 |
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| 2002-07-22 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
ODI Number: 8014472 |
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| 2002-03-29 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 8006653 |
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| 2001-12-11 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
ODI Number: 6900689 |
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| 2001-07-13 |
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 892737 |
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| 2001-08-27 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 895189 |
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| 2000-12-18 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 876686 |
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| 1999-06-15 |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
ODI Number: 839834 |
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| 2002-10-04 |
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
ODI Number: 786466 |
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| 2002-11-18 |
SUSPENSION:FRONT
ODI Number: 769872 |
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| 2002-11-04 |
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
ODI Number: 769261 |
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| 2002-05-20 |
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
ODI Number: 762085 |
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| 2002-01-15 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 756903 |
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| 2001-12-30 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ODI Number: 756196 |
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| 2001-09-14 |
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
ODI Number: 752204 |
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| 2001-06-04 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
ODI Number: 746385 |
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| 2001-03-28 |
TIRES:SIDEWALL
ODI Number: 743189 |
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| 2001-03-22 |
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
ODI Number: 742870 |
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| 2001-01-20 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
ODI Number: 739664 |
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| 2001-01-28 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ODI Number: 740065 |
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| 2001-01-07 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ODI Number: 738929 |
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| 2000-09-08 |
SUSPENSION:FRONT
ODI Number: 730787 |
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| 2000-07-22 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
ODI Number: 725831 |
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| 2000-05-26 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ODI Number: 723208 |
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| 2000-06-06 |
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 723632 |
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| 1999-12-01 |
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 715480 |
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| 1999-11-15 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ODI Number: 715237 |
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| 1999-11-27 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
ODI Number: 715307 |
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| 1999-10-13 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
ODI Number: 713229 |
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| 1999-06-13 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ODI Number: 707516 |
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| 1999-04-17 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ODI Number: 705715 |
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| 1999-03-15 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST
ODI Number: 704472 |
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| 1999-02-13 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:FLASHER UNIT | VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
ODI Number: 703252 |
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| 1999-02-01 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
ODI Number: 609243 |
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| 2002-09-23 |
SUSPENSION:FRONT
ODI Number: 567573 |
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| 2002-09-23 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
ODI Number: 567573 |
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| 2001-09-10 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
ODI Number: 563079 |
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| 2001-09-10 |
SEATS | SEATS | SEATS | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 563079 |
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| 2001-08-14 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
ODI Number: 562491 |
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| 2001-08-20 |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 562566 |
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| 2001-05-24 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
ODI Number: 561328 |
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| 1998-04-22 |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 534460 |
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| 1998-04-22 |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 534460 |
4 Investigations for 1997 AUDI A4
| Date Opened | Date Closed | Component | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-06-01 | 2000-11-14 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |
| 2000-03-21 | 2000-11-30 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |
| 2000-08-11 | 2002-03-29 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |
| 2000-04-04 | 2000-08-11 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
71 Service Alerts for 1997 AUDI A4
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2013-01-09 | 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Engine oils that meet Audi Oil Quality Standards. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2013-04-25 | 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Discontinuation and mixing of Audi-approved engine coolants. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2013-06-20 | 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Discontinuation and mixing of Audi-approved engine coolants. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2017-06-28 | 350000 EQUIPMENT
This special notice is to inform dealers to return all part numbers listed in the document and order the superseded part numbers going forward. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2019-08-28 | 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
This communication is issued to inform dealers of updated shipping regulations related to lithium ion batteries. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2019-08-28 | 350000 EQUIPMENT
This communication is issued to inform dealers of updated shipping regulations related to lithium ion batteries. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2019-08-28 | 355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
This communication is issued to inform dealers of updated shipping regulations related to lithium ion batteries. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2019-07-22 | 350000 EQUIPMENT
This communication is issued to remind dealers of the repair validation process for repair group 19. 2005-2019 A3, 1996-2019 A4, 2008-2019 A5, 1992-2019 A6, 2012-2019 A7, 1997-2019 A8, 2019 E-Tron, 2015-2019 Q3, 2010-2019 Q5, 2007-2019 Q7 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2017-07-31 | 120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
This informational bulletin contains technical information for when there is condensation visible on the inside of the headlight, taillight, fog light, side marker light, front turn signal, daytime running lights, and/or third brake light l Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2017-03-03 | 350000 EQUIPMENT
Due to increasing requests for high voltage personal protective equipment (HVE PPE) for dealer technicians working with high voltage vehicles (Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid, Electric Vehicle), the Volkswagen Tools and Equipment Team has identified Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2014-10-12 | 200000 WHEELS
Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 44 number 13-46 dated December 9, 2013. Wheel bolt requires torque adjustment. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2015-07-07 | 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 19 number 14-50 dated June 20, 2014. Discontinuation and mixing of Audi-approved engine coolants. G11, G12, and G12+ coolants have been replaced by an improved version. G12++ coolant (for service Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2017-05-10 | 060000 ENGINE (PWS)
This informational bulletin contains all the the Audi Oil Quality Standards that should be used when doing an oil change. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2016-10-19 | 200000 WHEELS
This information TSB provides information regarding the correct way to torque adjust a wheel bolt. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2013-08-05 | 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This document contains information on the Audi side assist update. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2014-12-04 | 350000 EQUIPMENT
This is an advance notice for Audi of America employees. This notice contains information for the accessories operations technical bulletin. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2013-06-20 | 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 19 number 13-35 dated March 25, 2013. Discontinuation and mixing of Audi-approved engine coolants. G11, G12, and G12+ coolants have been replaced by an improved version. G12++ coolant (for service Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2013-12-09 | 200000 WHEELS
Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 44 number 12-32 dated August 2, 2012. Wheel bolt requires torque adjustment. Torque sticks, torque extension bars, and impact guns/wrenches are not approved by Audi of America, Inc., and should no Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2013-12-09 | 203000 WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS
Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 44 number 12-32 dated August 2, 2012. Wheel bolt requires torque adjustment. Torque sticks, torque extension bars, and impact guns/wrenches are not approved by Audi of America, Inc., and should no Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2013-09-23 | 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 90 number 10-14 dated August 10, 2010. Cigarette lighter element will not lock into the lighter socket -U1- to begin the heating process, or the lighter element will not automatically release once Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2013-03-25 | 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 19 number 11-19 dated February 10, 2011. Discontinuation and mixing of Audi-approved engine coolants. G11, G12, and G12+ coolants have been replaced by an improved version. G12++ coolant (for serv Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2015-10-05 | 103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
Vehicle will not communicate with diagnostic scan tool or emissions test equipment. Customers may have issues with vehicle passing state IM emissions test programs because the scan tool cannot communicate with the vehicle. ABS and/or brake Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2014-06-20 | 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 19 number 13-41 dated June 20, 2013. Discontinuation and mixing of Audi-approved engine coolants. G11, G12, and G12+ coolants have been replaced by an improved version. G12++ coolant (for service Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2013-04-01 | 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 00 number 11-19 dated April 8, 2011. This TSB contains information on technician preparation when calling the Audi Technical Assistance Center Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2015-02-13 | 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 01 number 13-69 dated February 14, 2013. Noises and inconsistent engine operation after cold start during the catalyst heating phase. The customer may misinterpret these symptoms as engine misfiri Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2015-04-17 | 121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 94 number 12-92 dated October 24, 2012. Condensation is visible on the inside of the headlight, taillight, fog light, side marker light, front turn signal, daytime running lights, or third brake l Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2015-09-08 | 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 19 number 15-61 dated July 7, 2015. Discontinuation and mixing of Audi-approved engine coolants. G11, G12, and G12+ coolants have been replaced by an improved version. G12++ coolant (for service a Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2015-03-06 | 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 17 number 13-35 dated January 9, 2013. This bulletin lists engine oils that meet Audi oil quality standards (VW 501 01, 502 00, 505 00, 505 01, and 504 00/507 00). Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2014-07-31 | 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 00 number 14-61 dated May 1, 2014. Technician preparation when calling the Audi Technical Assistance Center (TAC). Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2012-10-24 | 120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 94 number 11-52 dated October 11, 2011. Condensation is visible on the inside of the headlight, taillight, fog light, side marker light, front turn signal, daytime running lights, or third brake Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1999-10-01 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
THIS TECHNICAL REPAIR MANUAL CONTAINS THE ELECTRICAL WIRING DIAGRAMS, TROUBLESHOOTING AND COMPLENT LOCATIONS. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2004-12-21 | 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
VALVE COVER GASKET, INSTALLING SEALANT AT CRITICAL POINTS. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-12-18 | 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
PROCEDURES ON INSTALLING TRANSMISSION SOUND DEADENING SHIELDS *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-12-18 | 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
VEHICLE EXHIBITING A WHINING / WHIRRING TYPE NOISE AT CERTAIN MPH RANGES. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2006-04-07 | 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
OIL SLUDGE LIMITED WARRANTY EXTENSION. *KB Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2007-02-26 | 121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
EXTERIOR LIGHTS, MOSITURE ACCUMULATION. *PE Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2007-02-26 | 121100 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:CONCEALMENT DEVICES
EXTERIOR LIGHTS, MOSITURE ACCUMULATION. *PE Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2007-02-26 | 122000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:FOG LIGHTS
EXTERIOR LIGHTS, MOSITURE ACCUMULATION. *PE Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2007-02-26 | 123000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
EXTERIOR LIGHTS, MOSITURE ACCUMULATION. *PE Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2007-02-26 | 124000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS
EXTERIOR LIGHTS, MOSITURE ACCUMULATION. *PE Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2007-02-26 | 125000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
EXTERIOR LIGHTS, MOSITURE ACCUMULATION. *PE Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2007-02-26 | 127000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS
EXTERIOR LIGHTS, MOSITURE ACCUMULATION. *PE Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-12-08 | 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SUBJECT ON CENTRAL LOCKING SYSTEM, FUNCTION OPTIONS. *YC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2003-09-26 | 015100 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
ZF VH RECALL OF THE ZF STEERING PUMP, SUPPLIED TO WD’S FOR REPLACEMENT OF THE AUDI A4 PASSAT P/N 8D0 145 156FX INSTEAD OF THE CORRECT ZF P/N 7691 955 276ZW. 2004 AUDI A4 ALSO INCLUDED. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2005-07-01 | 061110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
CUSTOMER SATISFACTION CAMPAIGN JK TO INSPECT THE TIMING BELT ON VEHICLES WITH INTERNAL ENGINE DAMAGE RESULTING FROM A BROKEN TIMING BELT. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2004-08-01 | 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
WARRANTY EXTENSION COVERING CERTAIN OIL SLUDGE RELATED REPAIRS. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2004-08-05 | 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
LOW ENGINE OIL PRESSURE LIGHT IS ON. AUDI CABRIOLET 2004 INCLUDED. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2004-08-05 | 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ENGINE OIL SPECIFICATIONS, OIL CAPACITY, OIL FILTER. *TT THIS BULLETIN REPLACES BULLETIN 04-01 DATED JAN. 12, 2004. 2004 CABRIOLET, AUDI INCLUDED. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2004-08-26 | 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
OIL SLUDGE – WARRANTY EXTENSION. SERVICE CIRCULAR – WARRANTY. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2007-05-17 | 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ENGINE OIL PRESSURE TOO LOW – ENGINE FLUSH. *KB Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2004-11-24 | 021530 SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
SERVICE ACTION JE CAMPAIGN-CHECK/REPLACE FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER CONTROL ARMS. AUDI HAS FOUND THAT IN RARE CASES, ONE OR BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER CONTROL ARMS ON AFFECTED VEHICLES CAN EXHIBIT WEAR, EVEN THOUGH THE DAMAGE TO THE RUBBER BO Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2005-07-26 | 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ENGINE OIL SPECIFICATIONS, OIL CAPACITY, OIL FILTER. TO INCLUDE AUDI 24 2006. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2007-02-26 | 121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
HEADLIGHT AIMING, USING HELLA UNIVERSAL BEAMSETTER. *KB Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2005-10-13 | 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
WARRANTY EXTENSION 1997-1999 MODEL YEAR. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-10-23 | 061120 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
TURBOCHARGER, FAILURE DUE TO LACK OF LUBRICATION. *YC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2001-09-19 | 021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT
SUBJECT REGARDING NOISY FRONT SUSPENSION. *JG Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2015-07-01 | 060000 ENGINE (PWS)
AUDI: ENGINE, ON SOME VEHICLES, WOULD RUN IRREGULARLY OR HAVE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON OR POSSIBLE FILTER ELEMENT FOR CAMSHAFT ADJUSTMENT VALVE CAN LOOSEN AND IN OIL CIRCUIT, THERE IS NO DAMAGE FROM LOOSENED PARTICLES. MODEL AL Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-02-27 | 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
TIGHTENING TORQUE FOR OIL DRAIN PLUG. *YC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2004-06-11 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
THROTTLE VALVE CONTROL MODULE – J338-, WILL NOT ADAPT. *MJ Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2004-04-28 | 021530 SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
SERVICE ACTION TO INSPECT LOWER CONTROL ARM SEALS. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1997-07-29 | 161100 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
VEHICLES WILL BE SHIPPED WITH A PAINT PROTECTION PRODUCT CALLED RAPGARD. *YC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2005-08-11 | 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
REPAIRS OF OIL SLUDGE RELATED PROBLEMS. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2005-10-13 | 061110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
THE WARRANTY IS EXTENDED FOR SUBJECT VEHICLES TO 168,000 KM (105,000 MILES), REGARDLESS OF TIME IN SERVICE, FOR ENGINE DAMAGE RESULTING FROM A BROKEN TIMING BELT. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2013-12-09 | 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
AUDI: ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, USE CALIBRATED TORQUE WRENCH AND NOT TORQUE STICKS, TORQUE EXTENSION BARS AND IMPACT GUNS/WRENCHES NOT APPROVED FOR USAGE ON WHEEL BOLTS BY MANUFACTURER, THAT CAN CAUSE DAMAGE TO BRAKE, STEERING WHEEL, HUB. MODE Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2008-11-19 | 036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
AUDI: ABS ACTIVATES DURING LIGHT BRAKE APPLICATION . CONTROL NOISES ARE HEARD FROM THE ABS UNIT AT LOW SPEED WITHOUT BRAKE APPLICATION. *PE Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2008-11-19 | 036100 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
AUDI: ABS ACTIVATES DURING LIGHT BRAKE APPLICATION . CONTROL NOISES ARE HEARD FROM THE ABS UNIT AT LOW SPEED WITHOUT BRAKE APPLICATION. *PE Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2008-11-19 | 036500 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR
AUDI: ABS ACTIVATES DURING LIGHT BRAKE APPLICATION . CONTROL NOISES ARE HEARD FROM THE ABS UNIT AT LOW SPEED WITHOUT BRAKE APPLICATION. *PE Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2008-11-19 | 203000 WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS
AUDI: WHEEL BOLTS REQUIRE TORQUE ADJUSTMENT. TORQUE STICKS AND TORQUE EXTENSION BARS ARE NOT APPROVED BY AUDI OF AMERICA, INC. AND SHOULD NOT BE USED TO APPLY TORQUE TO WHEEL BOLTS. ALL AUDI MODELS INCLUDED. *PE Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-06-24 | 022000 SUSPENSION:REAR
EXPERIENCING KNOCKING/CREAKING NOISES FROM REAR AXLE. *YC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2008-03-11 | 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ENGINE OIL PRESSURE TOO LOW – ENGINE FLUSH. *NJ UPDATED 4/30/08. *NJ Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2004-11-24 | 021530 SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
CHECK/REPLACE REPLACE FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER CONTROL ARMS. *TC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
1997 AUDI A4
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