Component
SUSPENSION:REAR
Manufacturer
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
What Happened
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.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. MOISTURE COULD ENTER THE REAR TRACK CONTROL ARM'S MOUNTING BUSHING AND BOLT COMBINATION AND CAUSE CORROSION.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
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.
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