Your vehicle may have a faulty water pump that could cause the timing belt to fail, which is a critical engine component.
Risk if Unfixed
If the timing belt fails, your engine could shut down, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
The dealership will replace the water pump for free, and you'll be notified when it's time to bring your vehicle in.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A failure of the timing belt may cause the engine to shut down, potentially increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Original — Remedy
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.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Manufacturer
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
What Happened
Your vehicle's fuel line assembly may have been damaged during production, which could cause fuel to leak outside.
Risk if Unfixed
If not fixed, a leak could lead to a fire if it comes into contact with an ignition source.
Free Fix
You should take your vehicle to the dealership, where they will replace the fuel line assembly for free.
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VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. A SMALL SECTION OF THE VEHICLE FUEL LINE ASSEMBLY MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED DURING PRODUCTION. IF DAMAGED, FUEL COULD LEAK TO THE OUTSIDE.
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IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, CAUSE A FIRE.
Your vehicle has a driver air bag inflator that may not work properly due to a manufacturing issue. It's not safe because it doesn't contain a key component that helps it deploy correctly in a crash.
Risk if Unfixed
If you're in a crash and the air bag deploys, it may not protect you as well as it should, which could lead to serious injury or even death.
Free Fix
Audi dealers will replace the driver air bag inflator with a new one at no cost to you. They've already sent out letters to affected owners, but you can also contact them at 1-800-253-2834 or reference recall number 69CJ.
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Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2000-2001 Audi TT Coupe, TT Roadster, 2000-2002 A4, and S4 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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
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.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will replace the driver frontal airbag inflator with an alternative inflator, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 2, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69CJ.
Your vehicle has a faulty air bag inflator that may not work properly in a crash. The inflator doesn't contain a special propellant that helps it work correctly.
Risk if Unfixed
If you're in a crash and the air bag deploys, it may not protect you as well as it should, which could lead to serious injury or even death.
Free Fix
The dealership will replace the faulty air bag inflator with a new one, free of charge, as soon as the parts become available.
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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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
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.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag inflator with an alternative inflator when the parts become available, free of charge. Owner notifications were mailed September 21, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69BT.
Your vehicle's rear track control arm has a potential issue with moisture entering its mounting bushing and bolt combination, causing corrosion.
Risk if Unfixed
If left unchecked, corrosion could prevent the control arm from moving freely, which could lead to problems with your vehicle's suspension and potentially cause an accident.
Free Fix
Audi dealers will replace the track control arms for free. If you haven't already, you should contact Audi at 1-800-822-2834 to schedule a service date and ensure the repair is done in a timely manner.
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VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. MOISTURE COULD ENTER THE REAR TRACK CONTROL ARM'S MOUNTING BUSHING AND BOLT COMBINATION AND CAUSE CORROSION.
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CORROSION COULD IMPEDE THE FREE MOVEMENT OF THE CONTROL ARM.
Original — 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.
Your vehicle's front control arm, which helps with steering and stability, may not work properly in sharp turns or sudden lane changes at high speeds.
Risk if Unfixed
If your vehicle loses control, you could be involved in a crash, which could result in injury.
Free Fix
The dealership will replace your vehicle's front stabilizers, install a modified control arm, and add firmer shock absorbers and a rear spoiler at no cost to you.
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PASSENGER VEHICLES. IN SHARP HIGH SPEED TURNS OR ABRUPT LANE CHANGE MANEUVERS AT SPEEDS SUBSTANTIALLY ABOVE POSTED SPEED LIMITS, AND DEPENDING UPON ROAD CONDITIONS, PRECISE STEERING RESPONSE MAY BE DEMANDED TO RETAIN DIRECTIONAL STABILITY.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
IN THE EVENT CONTROL IS LOST, A CRASH MAY OCCUR RESULTING IN INJURY.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT STABILIZERS IN FRONT DRIVE AUDI TT'S AND THE FRONT AND REAR STABILIZERS IN AUDI TT'S EQUIPPED WITH QUATTRO DRIVE. A MODIFIED CONTROL ARM WILL BE INSTALLED IN FRONT TOGETHER WITH FIRMER SHOCK ABSORBERS IN FRONT AND REAR. IN ADDITION AUDI WILL INSTALL A REAR SPOILER.
