Reports For Plate Number HWN6278 In New York, United States

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AUDI A4 1997

1. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM : IGNITION : SWITCH

Component Description ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC

Begin Date Of Manufacturing 19951001

End Date Of Manufacturing 19970831

Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report 0

Potential Number Of Units Affected 28594

Date Owner Notified By MFR 20061127

Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI) MFR

Mfg Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Report Received Date 20061023

Record Creation Date 20061023

Regulation Part Number

Defect Summary 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.

Consequence Summary THIS CONDITION CAUSES ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES SUCH AS WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND HEADLIGHTS TO BECOME INOPERATIVE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Corrective Summary 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).

Recall Notes AUDI RECALL NO. JS.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION?S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

2. EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Component Description EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report AAI MOTORSPORTS USA, LLC

Begin Date Of Manufacturing 0

End Date Of Manufacturing 0

Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report 0

Potential Number Of Units Affected 87745

Date Owner Notified By MFR 20060801

Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI) OVSC

Mfg Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Report Received Date 20060629

Record Creation Date 20060629

Regulation Part Number 571

Defect Summary 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."

Consequence Summary LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH

Corrective Summary 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.

Recall Notes THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO AAI MOTORSPORTS AFTERMARKET LAMPS AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON THE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES.FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE LAMP MODEL NUMBERS, CLICK ON DOCUMENT SEARCH AND VIEW DOCUMENT TITLED "LAMP MODEL NUMBERS."CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

3. EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Component Description EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report CK MOTORSPORT, INC.

Begin Date Of Manufacturing 0

End Date Of Manufacturing 0

Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report 0

Potential Number Of Units Affected 27176

Date Owner Notified By MFR 20060701

Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI) OVSC

Mfg Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Report Received Date 20060524

Record Creation Date 20060605

Regulation Part Number 571

Defect Summary 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.

Consequence Summary WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Corrective Summary 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.

Recall Notes THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO AFTERMARKET REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BY THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS.FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE LAMP MODEL NUMBERS, CLICK ON DOCUMENT SEARCH AND VIEW DOCUMENT TITLED "LAMP MODEL NUMBERS."CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

4. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM : IGNITION : SWITCH

Component Description ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC

Begin Date Of Manufacturing 19951001

End Date Of Manufacturing 19970831

Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report 0

Potential Number Of Units Affected 27900

Date Owner Notified By MFR 20010706

Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI) ODI

Mfg Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Report Received Date 20001011

Record Creation Date 20001024

Regulation Part Number

Defect Summary 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.

Consequence Summary THIS CONDITION CAUSES ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES SUCH AS WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND HEADLIGHTS TO BECOME INOPERATIVE.

Corrective Summary DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH.

Recall Notes OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 6, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT AUDI AT 1-800-822-2834. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

5. SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC : POWER ASSIST : VACUUM : HOSES, LINES / PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Component Description SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC

Begin Date Of Manufacturing 19971001

End Date Of Manufacturing 19990228

Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report 0

Potential Number Of Units Affected 88121

Date Owner Notified By MFR 19991009

Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI) ODI

Mfg Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Report Received Date 19990521

Record Creation Date 20000121

Regulation Part Number

Defect Summary 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.

Consequence Summary THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE INSUFFICIENT VACUUM TO BE PROVIDED TO THE BRAKE BOOSTER.

Corrective Summary 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.

Recall Notes OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 9, 1999.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT VW AT 1-800-822-8987 OR AUDI AT 1-800-822-2834.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

6. AIR BAGS : FRONTAL

Component Description AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC

Begin Date Of Manufacturing 19940701

End Date Of Manufacturing 19960930

Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report 0

Potential Number Of Units Affected 39300

Date Owner Notified By MFR 19971013

Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI) MFR

Mfg Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Report Received Date 19971008

Record Creation Date 19971010

Regulation Part Number

Defect Summary 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.

Consequence Summary ACTIVATION OF THE AIR BAG UNDER THESE CONDITIONS CAN CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY.

Corrective Summary DEALERS WILL INSTALL A GROUND WIRE ON THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG.

Recall Notes OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 13, 1997.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT AUDI AT 1-800-822-2834.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

7. SEAT BELTS : REAR

Component Description SEAT BELTS:REAR

Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC

Begin Date Of Manufacturing 19970226

End Date Of Manufacturing 19970228

Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report 0

Potential Number Of Units Affected 12

Date Owner Notified By MFR 19970715

Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI) MFR

Mfg Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Report Received Date 19970722

Record Creation Date 19970730

Regulation Part Number

Defect Summary VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE REAR SEAT BELT RETRACTORS MAY NOT LOCK PROPERLY WHEN ENGAGED, OR NOT REMAIN LOCKED AFTER BEING ENGAGED.

Consequence Summary IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, AN IMPROPERLY LOCKING SEAT BELT COULD CAUSE INJURY TO AN OCCUPANT.

Corrective Summary DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY.

Recall Notes NOTE:AUDI HAS TELEPHONED ALL OWNERS INVOLVED IN THIS CAMPAIGN. NO FURTHER ACTION WILL BE TAKEN ON THIS RECALL.

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AUDI A4 1999

1. AIR BAGS : FRONTAL : DRIVER SIDE INFLATOR MODULE

Component Description AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE INFLATOR MODULE

Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Begin Date Of Manufacturing 0

End Date Of Manufacturing 0

Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report 0

Potential Number Of Units Affected 106857

Date Owner Notified By MFR 0

Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI) ODI

Mfg Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Report Received Date 20200131

Record Creation Date 20200131

Regulation Part Number

Defect Summary Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (VW) is recalling certain 2000-2001 TT Roadster, 2000 TT Coupe, 1999 Audi A8, 1998-2000 Audi A6, and 1999-2000 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 inflators may absorb moisture, possibly causing the air bag to deploy improperly in the event of a crash.

Consequence Summary In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, the air bag may not properly protect the occupant, increasing the risk of serious injury or death.

Corrective Summary Dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag inflator with an alternative inflator when the parts become available, free of charge. Interim owner notifications are expected to begin March 27, 2020. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69AE.

Recall Notes Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

2. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING : ENGINE

Component Description ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report The Gates Corporation

Begin Date Of Manufacturing 0

End Date Of Manufacturing 0

Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report 0

Potential Number Of Units Affected 50

Date Owner Notified By MFR 20140501

Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI) MFR

Mfg Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Report Received Date 20140307

Record Creation Date 20140312

Regulation Part Number

Defect Summary The Gates Corporation (Gates) is recalling certain aftermarket Tru-Flow Water Pumps, part number TFW 41127, sold at certain NAPA Auto Parts and/or installed by automotive service technicians after November 1, 2013 (and manufactured August 2013 through October 2013) that have a black-colored pulley/sprocket or do not have 'US9377' stamped on the water pump housing. These service replacement parts were sold for use in model year 1999-2005 Audi A4, 2000-2006 Audi TT, 1998-2005 Volkswagen Beetle, 1999-2006 Golf, 1999-2008 and 2011-2013 Volkswagen Jetta, and 2000-2005 Volkswagen Passat. In the affected water pumps, the pulley or sprocket that turns the timing belt may develop microfractures causing the timing belt to fail.

Consequence Summary A failure of the timing belt may cause the engine to shut down, potentially increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Corrective Summary Gates will notify owners, and dealers will replace the water pump, free of charge. The recall began during May 2014. Owners may contact The Gates Corporation at 1-303-744-1911.

Recall Notes Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

3. EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Component Description EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report AAI MOTORSPORTS USA, LLC

Begin Date Of Manufacturing 0

End Date Of Manufacturing 0

Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report 0

Potential Number Of Units Affected 87745

Date Owner Notified By MFR 20060801

Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI) OVSC

Mfg Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Report Received Date 20060629

Record Creation Date 20060629

Regulation Part Number 571

Defect Summary 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."

Consequence Summary LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH

Corrective Summary 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.

Recall Notes THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO AAI MOTORSPORTS AFTERMARKET LAMPS AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON THE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES.FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE LAMP MODEL NUMBERS, CLICK ON DOCUMENT SEARCH AND VIEW DOCUMENT TITLED "LAMP MODEL NUMBERS."CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

4. EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Component Description EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report CK MOTORSPORT, INC.

Begin Date Of Manufacturing 0

End Date Of Manufacturing 0

Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report 0

Potential Number Of Units Affected 27176

Date Owner Notified By MFR 20060701

Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI) OVSC

Mfg Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Report Received Date 20060524

Record Creation Date 20060605

Regulation Part Number 571

Defect Summary 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.

Consequence Summary WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Corrective Summary 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.

Recall Notes THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO AFTERMARKET REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BY THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS.FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE LAMP MODEL NUMBERS, CLICK ON DOCUMENT SEARCH AND VIEW DOCUMENT TITLED "LAMP MODEL NUMBERS."CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

5. STEERING : LINKAGES : ROD : RELAY : CONNECTING

Component Description STEERING:LINKAGES:ROD:RELAY:CONNECTING

Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC

Begin Date Of Manufacturing 19980801

End Date Of Manufacturing 19990430

Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report 0

Potential Number Of Units Affected 83000

Date Owner Notified By MFR 20010205

Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI) MFR

Mfg Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Report Received Date 20001206

Record Creation Date 20001212

Regulation Part Number

Defect Summary VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE TIE RODS OF THE STEERING ASSEMBLY ARE PROTECTED ON EACH SIDE BY A SEAL TO PREVENT MOISTURE AND DUST PARTICLES FROM ENTERING THE SWIVEL BEARING MECHANISM. IT IS POSSIBLE THAT SOME TIE ROD SEALS MAY NOT SEAL PROPERLY.

Consequence Summary IF MOISTURE AND/OR DUST PARTICLES ENTER THE SWIVEL BEARING MECHANISM, THE SWIVEL BEARING COULD WEAR OVER TIME DIMINISHING THE STEERING CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.

Corrective Summary DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TIE RODS.

Recall Notes OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 5, 2001.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-822-8987 OR AUDI AT 1-800-822-2834.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

6. SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC : POWER ASSIST : VACUUM : HOSES, LINES / PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Component Description SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC

Begin Date Of Manufacturing 19971001

End Date Of Manufacturing 19990228

Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report 0

Potential Number Of Units Affected 88121

Date Owner Notified By MFR 19991009

Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI) ODI

Mfg Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Report Received Date 19990521

Record Creation Date 20000121

Regulation Part Number

Defect Summary 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.

Consequence Summary THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE INSUFFICIENT VACUUM TO BE PROVIDED TO THE BRAKE BOOSTER.

Corrective Summary 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.

Recall Notes OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 9, 1999.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT VW AT 1-800-822-8987 OR AUDI AT 1-800-822-2834.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

7. STEERING : LINKAGES : ROD : RELAY : CONNECTING

Component Description STEERING:LINKAGES:ROD:RELAY:CONNECTING

Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC

Begin Date Of Manufacturing 19980102

End Date Of Manufacturing 19980731

Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report 0

Potential Number Of Units Affected 51900

Date Owner Notified By MFR 19991005

Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI) MFR

Mfg Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Report Received Date 19990913

Record Creation Date 19990928

Regulation Part Number

Defect Summary VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE TIE RODS OF THE STEERING ASSEMBLY ARE PROTECTED ON EACH SIDE BY A SEAL TO PREVENT MOISTURE AND DUST PARTICLES FROM ENTERING THE SWIVEL BEARING MECHANISM. IT IS POSSIBLE THAT SOME TIE ROD SEALS MAY NOT SEAL PROPERLY.

Consequence Summary IF MOISTURE AND/OR DUST PARTICLES ENTER THE SWIVEL BEARING MECHANISM, THE SWIVEL BEARING COULD WEAR OVER TIME DIMINISHING THE STEERING CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.

Corrective Summary DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TIE RODS.

Recall Notes VW RECALL NO. UL/AUDI RECALL NO. KW. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 5, 1999. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-822-8987 OR AUDI AT 1-800-822-2834.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

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AUDI A6 2001

1. FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER : STORAGE : TANK ASSEMBLY

Component Description FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC

Begin Date Of Manufacturing 20030513

End Date Of Manufacturing 20040309

Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report 0

Potential Number Of Units Affected 5992

Date Owner Notified By MFR 20110621

Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI) MFR

Mfg Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Report Received Date 20110503

Record Creation Date 20110503

Regulation Part Number

Defect Summary VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2001-2004 AUDI A6, MODEL YEAR 2002-2003 S6 AND MODEL YEAR 2003 RS6 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.2L ENGINES AND MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 19, 2001, THROUGH JUNE 8, 2004. THE AGING OF THE PLASTIC MATERIAL IN THE FUEL TANK ROLLOVER VALVE COMBINED WITH BENDING STRESS FROM THE ALUMINUM VENTILATION LINE TO THE ROLLOVER VALVE NIPPLE MAY LEAD TO CRACKING OF THE NIPPLE. IF THIS HAPPENS, A FUEL LEAK MAY RESULT.

Consequence Summary A FUEL LEAK IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD LEAD TO A VEHICLE FIRE.

Corrective Summary DEALERS WILL REINFORCE THE NIPPLE ON THE ROLLOVER VALVE TO PREVENT LEAKAGE OR REPAIR THE CRACKING AT THE NIPPLE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JUNE 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AUDI AT 1-800-822-2834.

Recall Notes VOLKSWAGEN SAFETY RECALL NO. 20L8/JY.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .

2. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE : STORAGE : TANK ASSEMBLY

Component Description FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC

Begin Date Of Manufacturing 20010602

End Date Of Manufacturing 20050601

Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report 0

Potential Number Of Units Affected 68240

Date Owner Notified By MFR 20080627

Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI) ODI

Mfg Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Report Received Date 20080408

Record Creation Date 20080408

Regulation Part Number

Defect Summary VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING 68,240 MY 2001-2004 AUDI A6 QUATTRO VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.7L, 2.8L, OR 3.0L ENGINES AND MY 2001-2005 ALLROAD QUATTRO VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.7L OR 4.2L ENGINES. THE AGING OF THE PLASTIC MATERIAL IN THE FUEL TANK ROLLOVER VALVE COMBINED WITH BENDING STRESS FROM THE ALUMINUM VENTILATION LINE TO THE ROLLOVER VALVE NIPPLE MAY LEAD TO CRACKING OF THE NIPPLE. IF THIS HAPPENS, A FUEL LEAK MAY RESULT.

Consequence Summary A FUEL LEAK IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD LEAD TO A VEHICLE FIRE.

Corrective Summary DEALERS WILL REINFORCE THE NIPPLE ON THE ROLLOVER VALVE TO PREVENT LEAKAGE OR REPAIR THE CRACKING AT THE NIPPLE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 27, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AUDI AT 1-800-822-2834.

Recall Notes VW RECALL NO. 20L8/JY.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

3. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Component Description ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC

Begin Date Of Manufacturing 19970801

End Date Of Manufacturing 20050630

Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report 0

Potential Number Of Units Affected 70512

Date Owner Notified By MFR 20061216

Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI) ODI

Mfg Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Report Received Date 20060605

Record Creation Date 20060607

Regulation Part Number

Defect Summary ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HALOGEN LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS, CERTAIN CONNECTOR PINS IN THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH CONNECTOR COME INTO CONTACT WITH EACH OTHER CAUSING A SHORT CIRCUIT. NOTE: VEHICLES WITH XENON LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS ARE NOT AFFECTED BECAUSE THE CIRCUIT IN THESE VEHICLES CONTAINS A FUSE, WHICH PRECLUDES EXCESSIVE CURRENT FLOW IN THE CASE OF A SHORT CIRCUIT. AUDI S6 AND S6 AVANT VEHICLES ARE ALL EQUIPPED WITH XENON LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS AND, THEREFORE, ARE NOT LONGER AFFECTED BY THIS RECALL.

Consequence Summary THIS CONDITION COULD LEAD TO OVERHEATING OR FIRE.

Corrective Summary DEALERS WILL REROUTE THE WIRING HARNESS BY INSTALLING A JUMPER WIRING HARNESS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 16, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AUDI AT 1-800-822-2834.

Recall Notes VOLKSWAGEN (AUDI) RECALL NO. JN.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

4. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Component Description ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC

Begin Date Of Manufacturing 19970814

End Date Of Manufacturing 20040212

Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report 0

Potential Number Of Units Affected 172866

Date Owner Notified By MFR 20040726

Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI) ODI

Mfg Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Report Received Date 20040318

Record Creation Date 20040322

Regulation Part Number

Defect Summary ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, IF A DRIVER'S KNEES PUSH AGAINST THE KNEE BOLSTER (CRASH ELEMENT) LOCATED UNDER THE DASHBOARD, IT CAN CONTACT THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH WIRING HARNESS, AND AN ELECTRICAL SHORT COULD OCCUR.

Consequence Summary A FIRE COULD ORIGINATE IN THE LEFT DASHBOARD AREA.

Corrective Summary DEALERS WILL INSTALL A PROTECTIVE COVERING ON THE KNEE BOLSTER (CRASH ELEMENT). IN ADDITION, THE WIRING HARNESS AS WELL AS THE FELT PROTECTOR ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE DASHBOARD CARRIER WILL BE CHECKED, AND REPLACED IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 26, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT AUDI AT 1-800-822-2834.

Recall Notes CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

5. TIRES

Component Description TIRES

Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC

Begin Date Of Manufacturing 20001101

End Date Of Manufacturing 20010731

Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report 0

Potential Number Of Units Affected 1360

Date Owner Notified By MFR 20030919

Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI) MFR

Mfg Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Report Received Date 20030407

Record Creation Date 20030422

Regulation Part Number 571

Defect Summary CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.7L ENGINES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THE CALCULATED "VEHICLE NORMAL LOAD" EXCEEDS THE ALLOWABLE WEIGHT OF THE AXLE LOAD WITH TIRE DIMENSION 225/45R 17 91Y BY 19KG.

Consequence Summary

Corrective Summary DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL FIVE TIRES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 19, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT AUDI AT 1-800-822-2834.

Recall Notes VW RECALL NO. LV.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

6. VISIBILITY : WINDSHIELD WIPER / WASHER

Component Description VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER

Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC

Begin Date Of Manufacturing 20000801

End Date Of Manufacturing 20010131

Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report 0

Potential Number Of Units Affected 2837

Date Owner Notified By MFR 20010622

Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI) MFR

Mfg Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Report Received Date 20010618

Record Creation Date 20010702

Regulation Part Number

Defect Summary VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES (ALLROAD). WHEN ACTIVATING THE WINDSHIELD WIPER UNDER HEAVY LOAD CONDITIONS SUCH AS FREEZING, SNOW OR HEAVY RAIN, ONE WIPER COULD BE DELAYED BEHIND THE OTHER WIPER.

Consequence Summary IF THAT HAPPENS, THE WIPER BLADES, BECAUSE THEY OVERLAP WIPING AREAS, COULD BECOME ENTANGLED WITH EACH OTHER AND CEASE FUNCTIONING. THIS COULD IMPAIR THE DRIVER'S VISIBILITY.

Corrective Summary DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ENTIRE DRIVER SIDE WIPER ARM. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 22, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT AUDI AT 1-866-892-2834.

Recall Notes ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

7. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE : STORAGE : TANK ASSEMBLY

Component Description FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC

Begin Date Of Manufacturing 19970814

End Date Of Manufacturing 20001115

Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report 0

Potential Number Of Units Affected 70000

Date Owner Notified By MFR 20010501

Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI) MFR

Mfg Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Report Received Date 20010503

Record Creation Date 20010518

Regulation Part Number

Defect Summary VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. SULFUR IN FUEL INTERACTS WITH CERTAIN ADDITIVES FOUND IN WIDELY AVAILABLE GASOLINE CAUSING SULFUR TO BECOME DEPOSITED ON THE CONTACT POINTS OF THREE FUEL SENDING UNITS MOUNTED INSIDE THE FUEL TANK. THIS COULD CAUSE THE FUEL GAUGE TO READ FULL WHILE THE FUEL TANK MAY NOT IN FACT BE FULL OR COULD BE EMPTY.

Consequence Summary RUNNING OUT OF FUEL WITHOUT WARNING WHILE THE FUEL GAUGE INDICATES THAT THERE IS SUFFICIENT FUEL IN THE TANK LEAD TO SAFETY PROBLEMS.

Corrective Summary DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE EXISTING FUEL LEVEL SENDING UNITS AND REPLACE THEM WITH FUEL LEVEL SENDING UNITS USING A NEW ALLOY COMPOSED OF GOLD, SILVER, AND A SMALL AMOUNT OF NICKEL, WHICH WILL NOT CHEMICALLY REACT WITH SULFUR. VW/AUDI WILL ALSO CALL BACK VEHICLES THAT WERE REPAIRED UNDER A PREVIOUS RECALL LAST JUNE IN ORDER TO INSTALL THE UPDATED FUEL SENDING UNITS NHTSA 00V137/AUDI LB). OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 1, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT AUDI AT 1-866-892-2834.

Recall Notes ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

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2. EXTERIOR LIGHTING

3. EXTERIOR LIGHTING

4. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM : IGNITION : SWITCH

5. SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC : POWER ASSIST : VACUUM : HOSES, LINES / PIPING, AND FITTINGS

6. AIR BAGS : FRONTAL

7. SEAT BELTS : REAR

1. AIR BAGS : FRONTAL : DRIVER SIDE INFLATOR MODULE

2. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING : ENGINE

3. EXTERIOR LIGHTING

4. EXTERIOR LIGHTING

5. STEERING : LINKAGES : ROD : RELAY : CONNECTING

6. SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC : POWER ASSIST : VACUUM : HOSES, LINES / PIPING, AND FITTINGS

7. STEERING : LINKAGES : ROD : RELAY : CONNECTING

1. FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER : STORAGE : TANK ASSEMBLY

2. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE : STORAGE : TANK ASSEMBLY

3. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

4. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

5. TIRES

6. VISIBILITY : WINDSHIELD WIPER / WASHER

7. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE : STORAGE : TANK ASSEMBLY

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