1997 AUDI A8

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2 Recalls for 1997 AUDI A8

Recall Date Component Summary
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.

2008-08-14 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING 13,900 MY 1996-2003 AUDI A8 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 5-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. THE LOCKING CABLE MAY MOVE OUT OF POSITION OVER TIME. WITH THE LOCKING CABLE OUT OF POSITION, THE SHIFTER CAN BE MOVED OUT OF THE “PARK” POSITION EVEN IF THE IGNITION KEY IS NOT IN THE IGNITION LOCK.

Remedy:

DEALERS WILL MODIFY THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION LOCKING CABLE BY INSTALLING AN ADJUSTING PIECE THAT WILL SECURE THE LOCKING CABLE IN PLACE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 12, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AUDI AT 1-800-822-2834.

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0 Complaints sent to the Center for Auto Safety for 1997 AUDI A8

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11 Complaints submitted to NHTSA for 1997 AUDI A8

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2006-12-14 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT
ODI Number: 10176112
2006-12-13 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10176010
2005-03-23 STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS
ODI Number: 10115642
2005-02-16 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10113823
2003-07-18 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
ODI Number: 10028551
2003-01-10 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 10002547
2000-11-20 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
ODI Number: 875245
1999-09-01 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 846336
2000-11-06 POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 735848
2000-12-14 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 558574
2000-12-14 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
ODI Number: 558574
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70 Service Alerts for 1997 AUDI A8

Date Description
2013-01-09 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Engine oils that meet Audi Oil Quality Standards.

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2013-04-25 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Discontinuation and mixing of Audi-approved engine coolants.

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2013-06-20 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Discontinuation and mixing of Audi-approved engine coolants.

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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.

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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.

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2019-08-28 350000 EQUIPMENT

This communication is issued to inform dealers of updated shipping regulations related to lithium ion batteries.

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2019-08-28 355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

This communication is issued to inform dealers of updated shipping regulations related to lithium ion batteries.

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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

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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

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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

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2014-10-12 200000 WHEELS

Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 44 number 13-46 dated December 9, 2013. Wheel bolt requires torque adjustment.

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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

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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.

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2016-10-19 200000 WHEELS

This information TSB provides information regarding the correct way to torque adjust a wheel bolt.

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2013-08-05 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This document contains information on the Audi side assist update.

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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).

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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).

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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

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1998-09-03 021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT

CLUNKING OR RATTLING NOISE FROM ONE OR BOTH SIDES OF FRONT SUSPENSION WHEN DRIVING OVER ROUGH ROADS. *YC

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1998-08-13 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

CONDITIONS WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, DELAYED DOWNSHIFT ON VEHICLES WITH 4.2L AND 01L TRANSMISSION ON VEHICLES WITH 4.2L AND 01L TRANSMISSION ON VEHICLES WITH 4.2L AND 01L TRANSMISSION. *YC

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2007-11-07 120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

EXTERIOR LIGHTS, MOISTURE ACCUMULATION. *NJ

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2007-02-26 121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

EXTERIOR LIGHTS, MOSITURE ACCUMULATION. *PE

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2007-02-26 121100 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:CONCEALMENT DEVICES

EXTERIOR LIGHTS, MOSITURE ACCUMULATION. *PE

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2007-02-26 122000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:FOG LIGHTS

EXTERIOR LIGHTS, MOSITURE ACCUMULATION. *PE

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2007-02-26 123000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS

EXTERIOR LIGHTS, MOSITURE ACCUMULATION. *PE

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2007-02-26 124000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS

EXTERIOR LIGHTS, MOSITURE ACCUMULATION. *PE

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2007-02-26 125000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS

EXTERIOR LIGHTS, MOSITURE ACCUMULATION. *PE

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2007-02-26 127000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS

EXTERIOR LIGHTS, MOSITURE ACCUMULATION. *PE

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1998-06-05 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

SUBJECT ON DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES 00591 & 00592L. *YC

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1998-01-27 015000 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

SUBJECT ON POWER STEERING. *YC

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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

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2007-02-26 121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

HEADLIGHT AIMING, USING HELLA UNIVERSAL BEAMSETTER. *KB

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1998-10-13 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

CONDITION WITH INSUFFICIENT VEHICLE GROUND AT GROUND LOCATION 43. *YC

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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

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1998-01-27 021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT

SUBJECT ON ABS FRONT AXLE COMPONENTS. *YC

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1998-01-27 200000 WHEELS

SUBJECT ON WHEELS AND TIRES. *YC

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1998-01-27 022000 SUSPENSION:REAR

INFORMATION ON REAR AXLE COMPONENTS. *YC

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1998-01-27 022520 SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY

INFORMATION ON FRONT AXLE COMPONENTS. *YC

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1998-02-27 102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

VEHICLE EXHIBITS DELAYED 1-2 SHIFT UNDER PART LOAD AFTER A COLD START. *YC

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1998-02-06 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

SUBJECT REGARDING CRANKSHAFT CENTER BOLT AND CAMSHAFT SPROCKER BOLT, CORRECTIONS. *YC

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1998-04-30 140000 AIR BAGS

INFORMATION ON REPLACING AIRBAG COMPONENTS AFTER AN ACCIDENT. *YC

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2004-04-28 021530 SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM

SERVICE ACTION TO INSPECT LOWER CONTROL ARM SEALS. *TT

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1997-08-20 114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

CONCERNS WITH CASSETTE TAPE PLAYER, SOUND OUTPUT LOW OR DISTORTED, TAPES MAY BE DESTROYED. *YC

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1997-08-20 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

CONCERNS WITH CASSETTE TAPE PLAYER, SOUND OUTPUT LOW OR DISTORTED, TAPES MAY BE DESTROYED. *YC

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1997-05-16 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

SUBJECT ON THREADED POP RIVETS. *YC

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1997-05-15 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

SUBJECT ON PNEUMATIC RIVETING GUN 2002 FOR BODY REPAIR. *YC

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1997-05-29 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY

INFORMATION ON VEHICLES BODY REPAIR MATERIAL. *YC

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1997-04-15 162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

CONDITIONS WITH REAR DOOR SUNSHADE PULL TAB. *YC

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1997-06-18 130000 VISIBILITY

CONDITIONS WITH REAR WINDOW SUNSHADE. *YC

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1997-08-19 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

THE GOODYEAR TIRE & RUBBER COMPANY HAS ESTABLISHED A TOLL-FREE OE SERVICE LINE TO ASSIST THE DEALER NETWORK REGARDING ANY GOODYEAR TIRE CONCERNS. *YC

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1997-07-29 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL OF FRONT FLOOR MATS. *YC

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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

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1998-05-07 140000 AIR BAGS

CUSTOMER REQUESTS DEACTIVATION OR REACTIVATION OF REAR SIDE AIRBAGS. *YC

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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

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1997-11-21 130000 VISIBILITY

INFORMATION ON REPLACING THE REAR WINDOW SUNSHADE/MOTOR. *YC

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1998-12-08 133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

SUBJECT ON CENTRAL LOCKING SYSTEM, FUNCTION OPTIONS. *YC

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2004-11-24 021530 SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM

CHECK/REPLACE REPLACE FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER CONTROL ARMS. *TC

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2000-02-03 355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

INFORMATION ON REPLACING DAMAGE FASTENERS WHEN A CONDITION EXIST WHERE THE REAR LICENSE PLATE FASTENERS MAY BE BROKEN, LOOSE OR FALLEN BEHIND THE LICENSE PLATE HOLDER / LENS ASSEMBLY.

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