Recall campaign · NHTSA 01V325000

Suspension: rear

VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2001-10-10.

Recall campaignNHTSA 01V325000

Suspension: rear

Component
Suspension: rear
Manufacturer
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
Vehicles affected
3,700
Reported to NHTSA
2001-10-10
Owners notified
2002-04-12

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. MOISTURE COULD ENTER THE REAR TRACK CONTROL ARM'S MOUNTING BUSHING AND BOLT COMBINATION AND CAUSE CORROSION.

Safety risk

CORROSION COULD IMPEDE THE FREE MOVEMENT OF THE CONTROL ARM.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TRACK CONTROL ARMS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 12, 2002. 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.

Notes

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

Scope of coverage

2 model years across 1 models.

ModelYears on record
Audi TT2001 2000

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.