Component
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
Manufacturer
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
What Happened
A critical weld on your vehicle's clutch assembly wasn't done correctly, which might affect how well the clutch works inside the gearbox.
Risk if Unfixed
If the clutch fails, it could stop working without warning, causing your vehicle to roll away and increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Audi will replace the clutch for free. You should contact Audi at 1-800-822-2834 to schedule the repair.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES WITH DIRECT SHIFT GEARBOX, DURING THE PRODUCTION OF THE GEARBOX, A SEAM AT THE CLUTCH WAS NOT WELDED TO SPECIFICATIONS. THIS COULD LEAD TO DEGRADED PERFORMANCE OF THE CLUTCH INSIDE THE GEARBOX.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
THE CLUTCH COULD LOSE ITS ABILITY TO PROVIDE INPUT TORQUE TO THE TRANSMISSION WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, WHICH COULD ALLOW THE VEHICLE TO ROLL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CLUTCH. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON APRIL 30, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT AUDI AT 1-800-822-2834.
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