Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Passenger Vehicles Equipped With 2.8L, V6 5-Valve Engines, And Automatic Transmissions, While Driving During Extremely Low Ambient Temperatures The Throttle May Freeze In An Open Position Due To Ice Accumulating In The Throttle Body.
Make Of Vehicle
AUDI
Model Of Vehicle
A6
Year
1998
Recall Campaign Number
04V495000
Component Description
Vehicle Speed Control
Effect Of Defect
If This Occurs, The Vehicle May Fail To Reduce Speed When The Driver Lifts His/Her Foot From The Gas Pedal. This Loss Of Vehicle Control Could Result In A Crash Without Warning.
Fix Defect
Audi Will Install A Replacement Throttle Body Kit Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On October 29, 2004. Owners May Contact Audi At 1-800-822-2834. Owners Of Vehicles Which Are Not Registered In The Cold-Weather States Of Alaska, Colorado, ConneCTIcut, Delaware, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, And Wyoming, Will Be Notified Of A Service Action, Under Which They Will Be Provided The Free Remedy Upon Request.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Volkswagen Of America, Inc
Start Of Manufacture
19970801
End Of Manufacture
19990731
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
28300
Date Owners Notified
20041029
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20041012
Make Campaign Number
JB/JG