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  • 25 Sept 2007AUDI Q7Ref R/2007/120

    TAILGATE MAY CLOSE WITHOUT WARNING

    Defect

    It has been identified that the power operated tailgate may close abruptly and unexpectedly following opening using the power function.

    Remedy

    Recalled vehicle will have the tailgate motors replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    8,468
    OEM ref
    55E4
    Build start
    01 Jun 2004
    Build end
    31 Jul 2007
  • 25 Oct 2006AUDI A8Ref R/2006/159

    AIR BAG MAY NOT DEPLOY IN AN IMPACT

    Defect

    It may be possible that the driver's airbag may not inflate in an optimum manner during a collision.

    Remedy

    Recalled vehicles will have the driver's airbag replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    1,543
    Build start
    01 Dec 2002
    Build end
    01 May 2005
  • 06 Sept 2006AUDI A3Ref R/2006/136

    CURTAIN AIRBAG MAY NOT INFLATE IN A COLLISION

    Defect

    The gas required to inflate the curtain airbag can escape gradually through a defective welded seam on the gas generator. In this instance the curtain airbag would fail to inflate in a collision.

    Remedy

    Recalled vehicles will have the curtain airbag replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    92
    OEM ref
    69G3
    Build start
    01 Jun 2005
    Build end
    31 Jul 2005
  • 27 Mar 2006AUDI A3Ref R/2006/031

    FLYWHEEL MAY FAIL FIRE MAY RESULT

    Defect

    The two mass flywheel can become damaged because of a non-optimally designed through-flow restrictor in the clutch pressure pipe. This can lead to a total failure of the flywheel and under unfavourable circumstances to a vehicle fire.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and establish the manufacturer of the two mass flywheel. Where necessary replace the flywheel and the breather of the clutch pressure pipe.

    Vehicles affected
    8,586
    Build start
    01 Dec 2003
    Build end
    30 Jun 2003
  • 11 Nov 2005AUDI A6Ref R/2005/135

    AIR BAGS MAY DEPLOY TOO LATE

    Defect

    In the event of an accident in which deployment of the front airbags is required it is possible that the airbags can trigger too late.

    Remedy

    Recalled vehicles will have the airbag and ECU software updated.

    Vehicles affected
    5,767
    OEM ref
    69F7
    Build start
    01 Feb 2004
    Build end
    31 Mar 2005
  • 10 May 2005AUDI CABRIOLETRef R/2005/042

    POSSIBILITY THAT HEADLIGHT BRIGHTNESS MAY SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCE.

    Defect

    It is possible that the brightness of the headlights may reduce significantly over time due to the degradation of the headlight coating

    Remedy

    Affected vehicles will be recalled at which time the reflectors of both headlights will be changed.

    Vehicles affected
    1,075
    OEM ref
    o94c
    Build start
    01 Jan 2002
    Build end
    01 Feb 2004
  • 01 Mar 2005AUDI A4Ref R/2004/213

    BOLTS OF THE TANDEM FUEL PUMP COVER MAY BREAK

    Defect

    It is advised that on some vehicles fitted with a 3 and 4 cylinder pump injector engine the bolts of the tandem fuel pump cover may break due to a bolt production fault. As a result the pump housing will not be tight and a diesel fuel leak may occur.

    Remedy

    Recalled vehicles will have the pump checked for being of a certain manufacture. If found to be within the affected range the pump housing cover bolts will be replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    14,820
    OEM ref
    20L1
    Build start
    01 Mar 2004
    Build end
    31 Aug 2004
  • 01 Mar 2005AUDI A3Ref R/2004/213

    BOLTS OF THE TANDEM FUEL PUMP COVER MAY BREAK

    Defect

    It is advised that on some vehicles fitted with a 3 and 4 cylinder pump injector engine the bolts of the tandem fuel pump cover may break due to a bolt production fault. As a result the pump housing will not be tight and a diesel fuel leak may occur.

    Remedy

    Recalled vehicles will have the pump checked for being of a certain manufacture. If found to be within the affected range the pump housing cover bolts will be replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    14,820
    OEM ref
    20L1
    Build start
    01 Mar 2004
    Build end
    31 Aug 2004
  • 01 Mar 2005AUDI A2Ref R/2004/213

    BOLTS OF THE TANDEM FUEL PUMP COVER MAY BREAK

    Defect

    It is advised that on some vehicles fitted with a 3 and 4 cylinder pump injector engine the bolts of the tandem fuel pump cover may break due to a bolt production fault. As a result the pump housing will not be tight and a diesel fuel leak may occur.

    Remedy

    Recalled vehicles will have the pump checked for being of a certain manufacture. If found to be within the affected range the pump housing cover bolts will be replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    14,820
    OEM ref
    20L1
    Build start
    01 Mar 2004
    Build end
    31 Aug 2004
  • 17 Mar 2004AUDI QUATTRORef R/2004/041

    REAR LEFT BRAKE PIPE MAY BECOME DAMAGED.

    Defect

    There is a possibility that the rear left brake pipe may become damaged by contact with the rear suspension coupling rod.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles inspect brake pipe for damage to protective coating and replace and/or reposition if necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    820
    OEM ref
    47J6
  • 05 Nov 2003AUDI A8Ref R/2003/160

    REPLACE DRIVERS AIRBAG

    Defect

    On vehicles in the affected range there is a possibility that the cover of the driver's airbag can come into contact with the driver if the airbag is triggered.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles to replace the driver's airbag

    Vehicles affected
    235
    Build start
    01 Aug 2002
    Build end
    31 Mar 2003
  • 29 Sept 2003AUDI A3Ref R/2003/128

    SHATTER CRACKS MAY OCCUR ON A VACUUM PIPE TO BRAKE SERVO

    Defect

    Shatter cracks may occur on the vacuum pipe to the brake servo near the connections. If a vacuum pipe leaks a lot more force will be necessary to operate the brake pedal.

    Remedy

    The fitted vacuum pipes will be checked and replaced if necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    21,335
    OEM ref
    47J4
    Build start
    01 Aug 1996
    Build end
    30 Jun 1999
  • 11 Aug 2003AUDI A4Ref R/2003/088

    POSSIBLE FITMENT OF INCORRECT BRAKE DISC

    Defect

    Size 288mm x 15mm solid front brake discs may have been fitted instead of 288mm x 25mm ventilated discs. Because of the extra clearance required for the ventilated diisc a brake pad could fall out of the caliper as the pads wear down.

    Remedy

    Examine the front brake discs on all potentially affected vehicles and rectify where found necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    14
    OEM ref
    46E1
    Build start
    01 Nov 1994
    Build end
    31 Dec 1994
  • 26 Oct 2002AUDI A4Ref R/2002/143

    AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY

    Defect

    On 79 vehicles within the VIN ranges affected (with 3-spoke sports steering wheel) it is possible that in the event of a collision impact above the triggering threshold of the airbags the driver's airbag may not be deployed.

    Remedy

    The drivers airbag unit will be replaced on all affected vehicles with 3-spoke sports steering wheel.

    Vehicles affected
    541
    OEM ref
    69E1
  • 26 Oct 2002AUDI A3Ref R/2002/143

    AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY

    Defect

    On 79 vehicles within the VIN ranges affected (with 3-spoke sports steering wheel) it is possible that in the event of a collision impact above the triggering threshold of the airbags the driver's airbag may not be deployed.

    Remedy

    The drivers airbag unit will be replaced on all affected vehicles with 3-spoke sports steering wheel.

    Vehicles affected
    541
    OEM ref
    69E1
  • 26 Oct 2002AUDI TTRef R/2002/143

    AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY

    Defect

    On 79 vehicles within the VIN ranges affected (with 3-spoke sports steering wheel) it is possible that in the event of a collision impact above the triggering threshold of the airbags the driver's airbag may not be deployed.

    Remedy

    The drivers airbag unit will be replaced on all affected vehicles with 3-spoke sports steering wheel.

    Vehicles affected
    541
    OEM ref
    69E1
  • 26 Oct 2002AUDI A6Ref R/2002/143

    AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY

    Defect

    On 79 vehicles within the VIN ranges affected (with 3-spoke sports steering wheel) it is possible that in the event of a collision impact above the triggering threshold of the airbags the driver's airbag may not be deployed.

    Remedy

    The drivers airbag unit will be replaced on all affected vehicles with 3-spoke sports steering wheel.

    Vehicles affected
    541
    OEM ref
    69E1
  • 26 Oct 2002AUDI A2Ref R/2002/143

    AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY

    Defect

    On 79 vehicles within the VIN ranges affected (with 3-spoke sports steering wheel) it is possible that in the event of a collision impact above the triggering threshold of the airbags the driver's airbag may not be deployed.

    Remedy

    The drivers airbag unit will be replaced on all affected vehicles with 3-spoke sports steering wheel.

    Vehicles affected
    541
    OEM ref
    69E1
  • 01 Aug 2002AUDI A6Ref R/2002/112

    BRAKE PEDAL BRACKET MAY CRACK

    Defect

    Brake pedal brackets having a casting fault may have been installed. The bracket may crack and in the worst case seriously impair the brake performance.

    Remedy

    Fit quality assured replacement brake pedal brackets.

    Vehicles affected
    56
    OEM ref
    30B1
    Build start
    21 Nov 2001
    Build end
    26 Nov 2001
  • 07 Jun 2002AUDI A3Ref R/2002/029

    ANTI LOCK BRAKE CONTROL UNIT CONCERN

    Defect

    There is a risk that an electrical fault in the anti lock brake control unit (ABS) can cause overheating of related electrical components. This may lead to fire damage and cause the service brake to revert to a non-anti lock mode of operation.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles to check the part number and supplier code of the ABS control unit. Renew the ABS control unit where found necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    99
    OEM ref
    45B3
    Build start
    01 Mar 2001
    Build end
    30 Sept 2001
  • 03 Sept 2001AUDI ALLROADRef R/2001/114

    WINDSCREEN WIPER ACTION MAY BE AFFECTED

    Defect

    At high speeds there is a risk that the wiper on the drivers side may become entangled with the wiper on the passenger's side which will lock wiper motion.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles and replace driver's side windscreen wiper arm and blade with modified type.

    Vehicles affected
    885
    OEM ref
    92A2
    Build start
    03 May 1999
    Build end
    17 Jan 2001
  • 17 Apr 2000AUDI TTRef R/2000/008

    INSTABILITY AND LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL COULD OCCUR

    Defect

    The TT proves to have a relatively narrow handling limit zone if extreme manoeuvres are undertaken at high speed which could lead in the worst case to a precise steering response to retain directional control. Instability and loss of directional control could occur. These characteristics have led to some customers objecting to the cars road behaviour. In an attempt to improve customer satisfaction the cars physical reactions are to be modified so the vehicles behaviour becomes more predictable at the handling limits.

    Remedy

    Likely to be affected vehicles will be recalled for modifications to the suspension settings and the addition of a rear spoiler.

    Vehicles affected
    3,101
    OEM ref
    40E4
    Build start
    01 Sept 1998
    Build end
    31 Dec 1999
  • 01 Nov 1999AUDI A6Ref R/1999/072

    POTENTIAL PREMATURE WEAR OF STEERING BALL JOINTS

    Defect

    Faulty seals could lead to premature wear of the track rod bearings (ends) and if the warning noises are ignored it is possible that the track rod bearing pin could work loose and affect steering control.

    Remedy

    Recall vehicles in order to replace the track rod ends with ones fitted with an improved seal.

    Vehicles affected
    38,307
    Build start
    01 Mar 1998
    Build end
    31 Aug 1998
  • 01 Nov 1999AUDI A4Ref R/1999/072

    POTENTIAL PREMATURE WEAR OF STEERING BALL JOINTS

    Defect

    Faulty seals could lead to premature wear of the track rod bearings (ends) and if the warning noises are ignored it is possible that the track rod bearing pin could work loose and affect steering control.

    Remedy

    Recall vehicles in order to replace the track rod ends with ones fitted with an improved seal.

    Vehicles affected
    38,307
    Build start
    01 Mar 1998
    Build end
    31 Aug 1998
  • 01 Nov 1999AUDI A8Ref R/1999/072

    POTENTIAL PREMATURE WEAR OF STEERING BALL JOINTS

    Defect

    Faulty seals could lead to premature wear of the track rod bearings (ends) and if the warning noises are ignored it is possible that the track rod bearing pin could work loose and affect steering control.

    Remedy

    Recall vehicles in order to replace the track rod ends with ones fitted with an improved seal.

    Vehicles affected
    38,307
    Build start
    01 Mar 1998
    Build end
    31 Aug 1998

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