NHTSA recall 98V134000
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| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 98V134000 |
| Manufacturer | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC |
| Reported | 1998-06-22 |
| Owners notified | 1998-08-25 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM |
| Units potentially affected | 19800 |
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
SCREEN PIECES COULD ENTER THE INTAKE AIR FLOW SYSTEM AND PREVENT THE THROTTLE PLATE FROM RETURNING TO ITS FULL IDLE POSITION.
The remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A RETAINING RING TO HOLD THE AIR SCREEN IN PLACE.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DURING AUGUST 1998.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 VWOA AT 1-800-822-8987 OR AUDI AT 1-800-822-2834.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
| 1998 AUDI A4 | Built 1997-02-01 to 1998-02-28. |
|---|---|
| 1998 AUDI A6 | Built 1997-02-01 to 1998-02-28. |
| 1998 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT | Built 1997-02-01 to 1998-02-28. |
A vehicle with no link is not in this site's catalog, which covers cars, multipurpose vehicles and trucks by model year. The campaign is from data as of 2026-10-19.
Bulletins for the same vehicles and component
| Edition92 | 2023-02-06. Service bulletin. Idenifying and mixing factory fill engine coolants |
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| 010702 | 2007-04-03. Service bulletin. DTC'S P1297 (17705) OR P1557 (17965) STORED IN DTC MEMORY. THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY INTAKE HOSES LEAKING (DURING BOOST CONDITIONS) DUE TO INCORRECT TORQUE ON CLAMPS OR IMPROPER PLACEMENT, WORN OR TORN INTAKE HOSES. *KB |
| 0406 | 2005-02-03. Service bulletin. COOLANT LEAK AT OIL COOLER HOSES. *TT |
A bulletin is the manufacturer's note to its dealers. It is not part of this recall.