Transport Canada recall 1998126
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| Published by | Transport Canada (Canada) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 1998126 |
| Reported | 1998-06-22 |
| Component | Engine |
| Notification type | Safety Mfr |
| Units potentially affected | 1437 |
What is wrong
IN THE EVENT OF AN ENGINE BACKFIRE DURING COLD START, AN AIR SCREEN WHICH IS LOOSELY SEATED IN THE AIR FLOW METER COULD BECOME DAMAGED. SHOULD THIS HAPPEN, SCREEN PIECES COULD ENTER THE INTAKE AIR FLOW SYSTEM AND COULD PREVENT THE THROTTLE PLATE FROM RETURNING TO ITS FULL IDLE POSITION.
CORRECTION: A SCREEN RETAINING RING WILL BE INSTALLED AND DAMAGED SCREENS WILL BE REPLACED.
| 1998 AUDI A4 | |
|---|---|
| 1998 AUDI A6 | |
| 1998 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT |
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
| Edition115 | 2023-10-02. Service bulletin. VW Elsa Newsletter |
|---|---|
| V171901201285565 | 2023-09-01. Service bulletin. Update to Volkswagen engine oil standards |
| TB171404 | 2023-08-28. Service bulletin. Engine Oils Which Meet Volkswagen Oil Quality Standard VW 502 00/505 00/505 01 and VW 504 00/507 00 |
| TB001403 | 2023-08-28. Service bulletin. Fuel Additive to Help Prevent Sporadic Misfire Faults |
| V171901201285562 | 2023-06-06. Service bulletin. Volkswagen Engine oil quality standards, update to attachments. |
| V171901201285560 | 2023-05-05. Service bulletin. Engine oil quality standards, update to attachments. |
| Edition92 | 2023-02-06. Service bulletin. Idenifying and mixing factory fill engine coolants |
| 1335201004313 | 2022-08-01. Service bulletin. Engine oils that meet Audi Oil Quality Standards. |
| 134120253033 | 2022-08-01. Service bulletin. Discontinuation and mixing of Audi-approved engine coolants. |
| 133520253032 | 2022-08-01. Service bulletin. Discontinuation and mixing of Audi-approved engine coolants. |
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