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The archive holds 15,570 DVLA vehicle safety recalls dating back to 1992. Filter by manufacturer, year, or keyword. To check whether a specific vehicle is affected by an outstanding recall, run a live VRM recall check for £1.99.

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  • 26 Jan 1999AUDI A3Ref R/1998/116

    POSSIBLE JAMMING OF ACCELERATOR MECHANISM

    Defect

    It is possible that part of the throttle actuator mechanism can rub against the bonnet insulation and in a worst-case situation could become jammed.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles and fit modified insulation material.

    Vehicles affected
    1,765
    Build start
    01 Dec 1997
    Build end
    30 Jun 1998
  • 14 Jan 1999AUDI A4Ref R/1998/106

    POSSIBLE INSECURITY OF BRAKE PEDAL

    Defect

    It is possible that the bolt retaining the brake pedal may become loose. This could result in the pedal going to the floor and not returning causing a loss of braking control.

    Remedy

    Recall vehicles to check the brake pedal and if necessary tighten the securing bolt.

    Vehicles affected
    9,192
    Build start
    01 Jul 1994
    Build end
    31 Aug 1995
  • 01 Jul 1998AUDI A3Ref R/1998/047

    REAR LEFT AND RIGHT SEAT BELT RETRACTOR MOUNTING BRACKETS MAY BE PRONE TO FATIGUE CRACKING

    Defect

    In isolated cases the securing brackets for the rear left and right seat belt retractors may be prone to fatigue cracking. This means that the seat belts for the outer rear seats may not provide the maximum level of protection under extreme conditions.

    Remedy

    Fit reinforcement plates at the belt retractors.

    Vehicles affected
    2,822
    Build start
    01 Jan 1998
    Build end
    31 Jan 1998
  • 26 Nov 1997AUDI 80Ref R/1997/075

    UNSCHEDULED DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVERS AIR BAG

    Defect

    In weather conditions which favour the build up of static electricity the air bag may deploy spontaneously if the driver enters or leaves the vehicle while carrying a high static charge. This can only happen when the car is stationery and not while it is in motion.

    Remedy

    Affected vehicles are being recalled for the installation of an earth cable to the steering wheel to conduct any static charge to earth.

    Vehicles affected
    50,523
    Build start
    01 Jan 1995
    Build end
    31 Dec 1996
  • 26 Nov 1997AUDI A6Ref R/1997/075

    UNSCHEDULED DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVERS AIR BAG

    Defect

    In weather conditions which favour the build up of static electricity the air bag may deploy spontaneously if the driver enters or leaves the vehicle while carrying a high static charge. This can only happen when the car is stationery and not while it is in motion.

    Remedy

    Affected vehicles are being recalled for the installation of an earth cable to the steering wheel to conduct any static charge to earth.

    Vehicles affected
    50,523
    Build start
    01 Jan 1995
    Build end
    31 Dec 1996
  • 26 Nov 1997AUDI A4Ref R/1997/075

    UNSCHEDULED DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVERS AIR BAG

    Defect

    In weather conditions which favour the build up of static electricity the air bag may deploy spontaneously if the driver enters or leaves the vehicle while carrying a high static charge. This can only happen when the car is stationery and not while it is in motion.

    Remedy

    Affected vehicles are being recalled for the installation of an earth cable to the steering wheel to conduct any static charge to earth.

    Vehicles affected
    50,523
    Build start
    01 Jan 1995
    Build end
    31 Dec 1996
  • 26 Nov 1997AUDI A8Ref R/1997/075

    UNSCHEDULED DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVERS AIR BAG

    Defect

    In weather conditions which favour the build up of static electricity the air bag may deploy spontaneously if the driver enters or leaves the vehicle while carrying a high static charge. This can only happen when the car is stationery and not while it is in motion.

    Remedy

    Affected vehicles are being recalled for the installation of an earth cable to the steering wheel to conduct any static charge to earth.

    Vehicles affected
    50,523
    Build start
    01 Jan 1995
    Build end
    31 Dec 1996
  • 28 Jun 1997AUDI A3Ref R/1997/049

    FRONT SEAT BELT HEIGHT ADJUSTER

    Defect

    The front seat belt height adjuster may not have been manufactured to the correct specification and could endanger the belt wearer in an accident situation.

    Remedy

    Affected vehicles are being recalled to dealers for inspection and where required the installation of a new seat belt height adjuster.

    Vehicles affected
    1,097
    Build start
    01 Feb 1997
    Build end
    31 Mar 1997
  • 28 Jun 1997AUDI A6Ref R/1997/049

    FRONT SEAT BELT HEIGHT ADJUSTER

    Defect

    The front seat belt height adjuster may not have been manufactured to the correct specification and could endanger the belt wearer in an accident situation.

    Remedy

    Affected vehicles are being recalled to dealers for inspection and where required the installation of a new seat belt height adjuster.

    Vehicles affected
    1,097
    Build start
    01 Feb 1997
    Build end
    31 Mar 1997
  • 28 Jun 1997AUDI A4Ref R/1997/049

    FRONT SEAT BELT HEIGHT ADJUSTER

    Defect

    The front seat belt height adjuster may not have been manufactured to the correct specification and could endanger the belt wearer in an accident situation.

    Remedy

    Affected vehicles are being recalled to dealers for inspection and where required the installation of a new seat belt height adjuster.

    Vehicles affected
    1,097
    Build start
    01 Feb 1997
    Build end
    31 Mar 1997
  • 01 Jul 1996AUDI A8Ref R/1996/049

    LOSS OF TYRE PRESSURE

    Defect

    In high stress conditions the tyres fitted to the subject vehicles may lose pressure. The tyres concerned are Michelin size 225/60R 1698W CXKA.

    Remedy

    The affected vehicles are being recalled to Audi dealers to allow the tyres to be identified and replaced where appropriate.

    Vehicles affected
    144
    Build start
    01 Jan 1996
    Build end
    31 Dec 1996
  • 07 Feb 1994AUDI 80Ref R/1993/078

    WHEEL RETAINING BOLTS MAY BE TOO SHORT

    Defect

    In some cases the alloy wheel retaining bolts may be of insufficient length and fail to achieve sufficient penetration into the threads in the hub.

    Remedy

    Recall the affected vehicles for replacement of the suspect bolts with longer versions.

    Vehicles affected
    624
  • 07 Feb 1994AUDI 100Ref R/1993/078

    WHEEL RETAINING BOLTS MAY BE TOO SHORT

    Defect

    In some cases the alloy wheel retaining bolts may be of insufficient length and fail to achieve sufficient penetration into the threads in the hub.

    Remedy

    Recall the affected vehicles for replacement of the suspect bolts with longer versions.

    Vehicles affected
    624
  • 27 Apr 1993AUDI 80Ref R/1993/013

    POSSIBLE LEAKAGE OF POWER STEERING FLUID

    Defect

    Power steering fluid may leak from the top seal of the steering assembly pinion housing into the vehicle passenger compartment.

    Remedy

    Recall the affected vehicles for fitment of a modified oil seal to the steering assembly pinion housing.

    Vehicles affected
    898
  • 19 Oct 1992AUDI 100Ref R/1992/043

    VACUUM PUMP FAILURE

    Defect

    Possible failure of the brake servo vacuum pump resulting in loss of service brake servo assistance.

    Remedy

    Recall the affected vehicles for removal of the pump induced vacuum supply and conversion of the vacuum source to the engine induction system.

    Vehicles affected
    684
    Build start
    01 Jan 1991
    Build end
    31 Dec 1992
  • 14 Feb 1992AUDI 80Ref R/1992/009

    POSSIBLE FAILURE OF FRONT SUSPENSION BOLTS

    Defect

    The bolts securing the front suspension struts to the wheel bearing housings may fracture due to brittleness. This could lead to loss of steering control.

    Remedy

    Recall the affected vehicles and replace the original bolts with quality assured examples.

    Vehicles affected
    700
    Build start
    01 Aug 1991
    Build end
    31 Dec 1991

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