The water pump in your vehicle is a part that helps keep your engine running by circulating coolant. The affected part, made by Gates, has a small pulley or sprocket that can crack and break, potentially causing the timing belt to fail.
Risk if Unfixed
If the timing belt breaks, your engine will suddenly shut down while you're driving, which could make it hard to control your vehicle and increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your dealer will replace the faulty water pump with a new one, at no cost to you. This repair should be done as soon as possible to ensure your safety on the road.
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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.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Manufacturer
CARDONE INDUSTRIES, INC.
What Happened
The master cylinder is a crucial part of your vehicle's brake system. It's responsible for distributing brake fluid to your brakes. In certain cases, the seal on the master cylinder can fail and start leaking brake fluid.
Risk if Unfixed
If the master cylinder seal fails, you'll lose brake fluid, which can cause your brakes to perform poorly. This could lead to a vehicle crash, putting you and others at risk.
Free Fix
Your dealer will contact you to arrange for a replacement or repurchase of the faulty master cylinder, free of charge. You'll be notified by mail with instructions on the next steps, and you can also contact Cardone's customer service at 1-800-777-4780 to inquire about the recall.
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Original — What Happened
CERTAIN CARDONE MASTER CYLINDERS WITH PART NUMBERS 10-2925, 10-2987, 10-2987MZA, 10-3083, 11-3015, 11-3042, 11-3044, 11-3045, 11-3047, 11-3064, AND 11-3156, AND WITH DATE CODES LOWER THAN DCA7078 SOLD AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE SEAL ON MASTER CYLINDER CAN FAIL AND LEAK BRAKE FLUID.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID CAN RESULT IN POOR BRAKING PERFORMANCE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Original — Remedy
CARDONE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE ANY DEFECTIVE MASTER CYLINDERS. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING APRIL 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT CARDONE AT 1-800-777-4780.
The driver's side airbag in your Audi is a safety feature that deploys in a crash to protect you. In some 2000-2002 models, the airbag's propellant could be damaged, making it less effective in an accident.
Risk if Unfixed
If you're in a crash and the airbag doesn't deploy properly, you could be badly hurt or even killed. The airbag's failure could leave you without the protection it's meant to provide.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will replace the faulty airbag inflator with a new one, at no cost to you. This is a free repair, and you should schedule it as soon as you get the recall notice.
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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.
The air bag in your car's front seat is a lifesaving device that deploys in a crash to protect you. In some 1998-2001 Audi and 1999-2001 VW models, the air bag's inflator may not work properly because of a manufacturing issue.
Risk if Unfixed
If you're in a crash and the air bag doesn't deploy correctly, it could fail to protect you, leading to serious injury or even death.
Free Fix
Your Audi or VW dealer will replace the faulty air bag inflator with a safer one at no cost to you. Just wait for the recall notice and schedule the repair when 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.
The rear track control arm is a part that helps your vehicle's rear suspension move smoothly. In your vehicle, moisture could seep into the arm's mounting bushing and bolt, causing corrosion.
Risk if Unfixed
If corrosion builds up, the track control arm could get stuck, making it harder for your vehicle to move smoothly. This could lead to uneven tire wear and affect your vehicle's overall handling.
Free Fix
Your dealer will replace the track control arm with a new one to prevent corrosion. This repair is free, and you should schedule it as soon as possible after receiving the recall notice.
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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.
