Defect Description For Recall
Vehicle Description: Passenger Vehicles. If The Engine Backfires During A Cold-Start, An Air Screen Which Is Loosely Seated In The Air Flow Meter Can Become Damaged.
Make Of Vehicle
AUDI
Model Of Vehicle
A4
Year
1998
Recall Campaign Number
98V134000
Component Description
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
Effect Of Defect
Screen Pieces Could Enter The Intake Air Flow System And Prevent The Throttle Plate From Returning To Its Full Idle Position.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Install A Retaining Ring To Hold The Air Screen In Place.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Volkswagen Of America,Inc
Start Of Manufacture
19970201
End Of Manufacture
19980228
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
19800
Date Owners Notified
19980825
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Date Report Received
19980622