1998 AUDI A4 Recalls (5)

Campaign:
98V134000 on 06/29/1998
Component:
Engine and engine cooling:cooling system
Manufactured:
01/31/1997 - 02/27/1998
Affected:
19,800
Defect:
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.
Consequence:
Screen pieces could enter the intake air flow system and prevent the throttle plate from returning to its full idle position.
Correction:
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).
Campaign:
99V248000 on 09/27/1999
Component:
Steering:linkages:rod:relay:connecting
Manufactured:
01/01/1998 - 07/30/1998
Affected:
51,900
Defect:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the tie rods of the steering assembly are protected on each side by a seal to prevent moisture and dust particles from entering the swivel bearing mechanism. it is possible that some tie rod seals may not seal properly.
Consequence:
If moisture and/or dust particles enter the swivel bearing mechanism, the swivel bearing could wear over time diminishing the steering control of the vehicle.
Correction:
Dealers will replace the tie rods.
Notes:
Vw recall no. ul/audi recall no. kw. owner notification began october 5, 1999. 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 volkswagen 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).
Campaign:
99V131001 on 01/20/2000
Component:
Service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufactured:
09/30/1997 - 02/27/1999
Affected:
88,121
Defect:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. a control valve in the vacuum hose connecting the brake booster to the intake manifold may not open or close fully at temperatures below -4 f under certain driving conditions.
Consequence:
This condition could cause insufficient vacuum to be provided to the brake booster.
Correction:
Dealers will install a vacuum by-pass system into vehicles operated in these states which is designed to provide sufficient vacuum for full brake assist under all weather conditions.
Notes:
Owner notification began october 9, 1999.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 vw 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).
Campaign:
06E049000 on 06/04/2006
Component:
Exterior lighting
Affected:
27,176
Defect:
Certain ck motorsports combination headlights, clear corner, bumper, and side marker lights sold as replacement lamps for use on the passenger vehicles listed above. some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Consequence:
Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
Correction:
Ck motorsport will notify owners and replace the noncompliant lamps free of charge. the recall began on july 1, 2006. owners may contact ck motorsport at 1-909-610-7211.
Notes:
This recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles manufactured by the vehicle manufacturers.for more information on the lamp model numbers, click on document search and view document titled "lamp model numbers."customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
06E060000 on 06/28/2006
Component:
Exterior lighting
Affected:
87,745
Defect:
Certain aai motorsports combination lamps sold as replacement lamps for use on the above list passenger vehicles. combination lamps not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Consequence:
Lack of amber side reflectors in the lamps will decrease lighting visibility to other drivers and may possibly result in a vehicle crash
Correction:
Aai motorsports will notify owners and replace the lamps free of charge. the recall began on august 1, 2006. owners may contact aai motorsports at 909-923-9188.
Notes:
This recall only pertains to aai motorsports aftermarket lamps and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the listed passenger vehicles.for more information on the lamp model numbers, click on document search and view document titled "lamp model numbers."customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

1998 AUDI A4 TSBs (71)

Bulletin:
9706249701F
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Subject on cylinder head removal and installation. *yc
Bulletin:
970398
Component:
353000 equipment:electrical
Summary:
Installation instructions on cellular telephone. *yc
Bulletin:
9801T
Component:
162000 structure:body
Summary:
Information on servicing sunroof. *yc
Bulletin:
980291
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Vehicles with concert radio without bose sound system may exhibit an inoperative and / or distorted rear speaker. *yc
Bulletin:
980591
Component:
353000 equipment:electrical
Summary:
Installation instructions for cellular telephone. *yc
Bulletin:
A9810
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
Subject on the audi a4 repair manual. *yc
Bulletin:
980698
Component:
140000 air bags
Summary:
Subject on airbag system on board diagnostic (obd) for vehicles with rear seat belt tensioners. *yc
Bulletin:
980298
Component:
022000 suspension:rear
Summary:
Experiencing knocking/creaking noises from rear axle. *yc
Bulletin:
980198
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Increasing distance range for folding key ( keyless remote transmitter ). *yc
Bulletin:
9801
Component:
061120 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:turbo-charger
Summary:
Turbocharger, failure due to lack of lubrication. *yc
Bulletin:
9801
Component:
354300 equipment:mechanical:carrier/rack
Summary:
Subject on luggage cover handle, replacing. *yc
Bulletin:
9803
Component:
132000 visibility:glass, side/rear
Summary:
Experiencing creaking / popping noises from rear window. *yc
Bulletin:
9801
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Subject on floor mat fastener variations. *yc
Bulletin:
9804
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Vehicle exhibiting a whining / whirring type noise at certain mph ranges. *tt
Bulletin:
9803
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Procedures on installing transmission sound deadening shields *tt
Bulletin:
9902
Component:
162300 structure:body:door
Summary:
Conditions with creaking noise from center armrest on vehicles vin 8d_wa240851. *tt
Bulletin:
150101
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
A condition may exist where the engine may crank but will not start. *tt
Bulletin:
11
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
This technical repair manual contains the electrical wiring diagrams, troubleshooting and complent locations. *tt
Bulletin:
150102
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
A condition may exist where the engine cranks but will not start. *tt
Bulletin:
900102
Component:
114200 electrical system:wiring:interior/under dash
Summary:
Subject regarding instrument cluster, driver's information display fades. *jg
Bulletin:
400101
Component:
021000 suspension:front
Summary:
Subject regarding noisy front suspension. *jg
Bulletin:
900104
Component:
114200 electrical system:wiring:interior/under dash
Summary:
Subject regarding instrument cluster, driver's information display fades. *jg
Bulletin:
092603
Component:
015100 steering:hydraulic power assist:pump
Summary:
Zf vh recall of the zf steering pump, supplied to wd's for replacement of the audi a4 passat p/n 8d0 145 156fx instead of the correct zf p/n 7691 955 276zw. 2004 audi a4 also included. *tt
Bulletin:
042804
Component:
021530 suspension:front:control arm:lower arm
Summary:
Service action to inspect lower control arm seals. *tt
Bulletin:
0401
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Throttle valve control module - j338-, will not adapt. *mj
Bulletin:
0408
Component:
090000 fuel system, other
Summary:
Long term fuel trim - system too rich. diagnostic trouble code p1123, p1125, p1137 and p1139. *tt
Bulletin:
0420
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Oil sludge - warranty extension. service circular - warranty. *tt
Bulletin:
0402
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Valve cover, diagnosing oil leakage from gaskets. *tt
Bulletin:
0401
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Engine oil specifications, oil capacity, oil filter. *tt this bulletin replaces bulletin 04-01 dated jan. 12, 2004. 2004 cabriolet, audi included. *tt
Bulletin:
0403
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Low engine oil pressure light is on. audi cabriolet 2004 included. *tt
Bulletin:
0420
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Warranty extension covering certain oil sludge related repairs. *tt
Bulletin:
JE
Component:
021530 suspension:front:control arm:lower arm
Summary:
Check/replace replace front suspension lower control arms. *tc
Bulletin:
0406
Component:
062300 engine and engine cooling:cooling system:hose
Summary:
Coolant leak at oil cooler hoses. *tt
Bulletin:
JK
Component:
061110 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:belts and associated pulleys
Summary:
Customer satisfaction campaign jk to inspect the timing belt on vehicles with internal engine damage resulting from a broken timing belt. *tt
Bulletin:
0402
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Engine oil specifications, oil capacity, oil filter. to include audi 24 2006. *tt
Bulletin:
11242004
Component:
021530 suspension:front:control arm:lower arm
Summary:
Service action je campaign-check/replace front suspension lower control arms. audi has found that in rare cases, one or both front suspension lower control arms on affected vehicles can exhibit wear, even though the damage to the rubber bo
Bulletin:
0521
Component:
061110 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:belts and associated pulleys
Summary:
The warranty is extended for subject vehicles to 168,000 km (105,000 miles), regardless of time in service, for engine damage resulting from a broken timing belt. *tt
Bulletin:
0431
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Repairs of oil sludge related problems. *tt
Bulletin:
0514
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Warranty extension 1997-1999 model year. *tt
Bulletin:
0604
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Oil sludge limited warranty extension. *kb
Bulletin:
2012833
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Engine oil pressure too low - engine flush. *kb
Bulletin:
20056243
Component:
121000 exterior lighting:headlights
Summary:
Headlight aiming, using hella universal beamsetter. *kb
Bulletin:
17 08 03
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Engine oil pressure too low - engine flush. *nj updated 4/30/08. *nj
Bulletin:
2012749-2
Component:
121000 exterior lighting:headlights
Summary:
Exterior lights, mositure accumulation. *pe
Bulletin:
TSB-44-08-14
Component:
203000 wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts
Summary:
Audi: wheel bolts require torque adjustment. torque sticks and torque extension bars are not approved by audi of america, inc. and should not be used to apply torque to wheel bolts. all audi models included. *pe
Bulletin:
TSB-45-08-04
Component:
036000 service brakes, hydraulic:antilock
Summary:
Audi: abs activates during light brake application . control noises are heard from the abs unit at low speed without brake application. *pe
Bulletin:
TSB-44-13-46
Component:
356000 equipment adaptive
Summary:
Audi: on certain vehicles, use calibrated torque wrench and not torque sticks, torque extension bars and impact guns/wrenches not approved for usage on wheel bolts by manufacturer, that can cause damage to brake, steering wheel, hub. mode
Bulletin:
SB-01-15-29
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Audi: engine, on some vehicles, would run irregularly or have malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on or possible filter element for camshaft adjustment valve can loosen and in oil circuit, there is no damage from loosened particles. model al
Bulletin:
A101511 2018288-
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
Supersedes technical service bulletin group 10 number 13-10 dated september 5, 2013. prior to engine replacement, any debris lodged in transferred assemblies must be removed. if the engine experienced a serious mechanical problem, it is pos
Bulletin:
A171557 2010043-
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
Supersedes technical service bulletin group 17 number 13-35 dated january 9, 2013. this bulletin lists engine oils that meet audi oil quality standards (vw 501 01, 502 00, 505 00, 505 01, and 504 00/507 00).
Bulletin:
A941565 2012749-
Component:
121000 exterior lighting:headlights
Summary:
Supersedes technical service bulletin group 94 number 12-92 dated october 24, 2012. condensation is visible on the inside of the headlight, taillight, fog light, side marker light, front turn signal, daytime running lights, or third brake l
Bulletin:
A011507 2028344-
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
Supersedes technical service bulletin group 01 number 13-69 dated february 14, 2013. noises and inconsistent engine operation after cold start during the catalyst heating phase. the customer may misinterpret these symptoms as engine misfiri
Bulletin:
A101310 2018288-
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
Supersedes technical service bulletin group 10 number 10-02 dated september 14, 2010. prior to engine replacement, any debris lodged in transferred assemblies must be removed. if the vehicle's engine experienced a serious mechanical problem
Bulletin:
A901341 2010353-
Component:
356000 equipment adaptive
Summary:
Supersedes technical service bulletin group 90 number 10-14 dated august 10, 2010. cigarette lighter element will not lock into the lighter socket -u1- to begin the heating process, or the lighter element will not automatically release once
Bulletin:
A441346 2010334-
Component:
200000 wheels
Summary:
Supersedes technical service bulletin group 44 number 12-32 dated august 2, 2012. wheel bolt requires torque adjustment. torque sticks, torque extension bars, and impact guns/wrenches are not approved by audi of america, inc., and should no
Bulletin:
A191450 2025303-
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
Supersedes technical service bulletin group 19 number 13-41 dated june 20, 2013. discontinuation and mixing of audi-approved engine coolants. g11, g12, and g12+ coolants have been replaced by an improved version. g12++ coolant (for service
Bulletin:
A001467 2002047-
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
Supersedes technical service bulletin group 00 number 14-61 dated may 1, 2014. technician preparation when calling the audi technical assistance center (tac).
Bulletin:
A941292 2012749-
Component:
120000 exterior lighting
Summary:
Supersedes technical service bulletin group 94 number 11-52 dated october 11, 2011. condensation is visible on the inside of the headlight, taillight, fog light, side marker light, front turn signal, daytime running lights, or third brake
Bulletin:
A191341 2025303-
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
Supersedes technical service bulletin group 19 number 13-35 dated march 25, 2013. discontinuation and mixing of audi-approved engine coolants. g11, g12, and g12+ coolants have been replaced by an improved version. g12++ coolant (for service
Bulletin:
A451510 2042048-
Component:
103100 power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm, pcm)
Summary:
Vehicle will not communicate with diagnostic scan tool or emissions test equipment. customers may have issues with vehicle passing state im emissions test programs because the scan tool cannot communicate with the vehicle. abs and/or brake
Bulletin:
A191562 2025303-
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
Supersedes technical service bulletin group 19 number 15-61 dated july 7, 2015. discontinuation and mixing of audi-approved engine coolants. g11, g12, and g12+ coolants have been replaced by an improved version. g12++ coolant (for service a
Bulletin:
A191335 2025303-
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
Supersedes technical service bulletin group 19 number 11-19 dated february 10, 2011. discontinuation and mixing of audi-approved engine coolants. g11, g12, and g12+ coolants have been replaced by an improved version. g12++ coolant (for serv
Bulletin:
A001348 2002047-
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
Supersedes technical service bulletin group 00 number 11-19 dated april 8, 2011. this tsb contains information on technician preparation when calling the audi technical assistance center
Bulletin:
2013_06_ATU Audi
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
This document contains information on the audi side assist update.
Bulletin:
A441455 2010334-
Component:
200000 wheels
Summary:
Supersedes technical service bulletin group 44 number 13-46 dated december 9, 2013. wheel bolt requires torque adjustment.
Bulletin:
Accessories Oper
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
This is an advance notice for audi of america employees. this notice contains information for the accessories operations technical bulletin.
Bulletin:
A941791 2012749-
Component:
120000 exterior lighting
Summary:
This informational bulletin contains technical information for when there is condensation visible on the inside of the headlight, taillight, fog light, side marker light, front turn signal, daytime running lights, and/or third brake light l
Bulletin:
A441662 2010334-
Component:
200000 wheels
Summary:
This information tsb provides information regarding the correct way to torque adjust a wheel bolt.
Bulletin:
ATE-17-05
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Due to increasing requests for high voltage personal protective equipment (hve ppe) for dealer technicians working with high voltage vehicles (hybrid, plugin hybrid, electric vehicle), the volkswagen tools and equipment team has identified
Bulletin:
A171782 2010043-
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
This informational bulletin contains all the the audi oil quality standards that should be used when doing an oil change.
Bulletin:
A1915612025303-5
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
Supersedes technical service bulletin group 19 number 14-50 dated june 20, 2014. discontinuation and mixing of audi-approved engine coolants. g11, g12, and g12+ coolants have been replaced by an improved version. g12++ coolant (for service

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