1997 AUDI A8 Recalls (2)

Campaign:
97V175000 on 10/09/1997
Component:
Air bags:frontal
Manufactured:
06/30/1994 - 09/29/1996
Affected:
39,300
Defect:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the discharge of static electricity under low humidity conditions can activate the driver side air bag when the driver enters or exits the vehicle and forms an electrical circuit by touching certain areas of the steering wheel.
Consequence:
Activation of the air bag under these conditions can cause personal injury.
Correction:
Dealers will install a ground wire on the driver side air bag.
Notes:
Owner notification began october 13, 1997.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 audi at 1-800-822-2834.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Campaign:
08V397000 on 08/13/2008
Component:
Power train:automatic transmission
Manufactured:
07/18/1995 - 08/13/2002
Affected:
13,900
Defect:
Volkswagen is recalling 13,900 my 1996-2003 audi a8 vehicles equipped with a 5-speed automatic transmission. the locking cable may move out of position over time. with the locking cable out of position, the shifter can be moved out of the "park" position even if the ignition key is not in the ignition lock.
Consequence:
This could allow the vehicle to roll, causing a crash without warning.
Correction:
Dealers will modify the automatic transmission locking cable by installing an adjusting piece that will secure the locking cable in place. the recall began on september 12, 2008. owners may contact audi at 1-800-822-2834.
Notes:
Volkswagen/audi recall no.37d5/j2. customers may also 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.

1997 AUDI A8 TSBs (56)

Bulletin:
9707299703D
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Installation and removal of front floor mats. *yc
Bulletin:
9708199710A
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
The goodyear tire & rubber company has established a toll-free oe service line to assist the dealer network regarding any goodyear tire concerns. *yc
Bulletin:
9706189703F
Component:
130000 visibility
Summary:
Conditions with rear window sunshade. *yc
Bulletin:
9704159701D
Component:
162300 structure:body:door
Summary:
Conditions with rear door sunshade pull tab. *yc
Bulletin:
9705299706B
Component:
162000 structure:body
Summary:
Information on vehicles body repair material. *yc
Bulletin:
9705159705X
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Subject on pneumatic riveting gun 2002 for body repair. *yc
Bulletin:
9705169707D
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Subject on threaded pop rivets. *yc
Bulletin:
9708209701A
Component:
114000 electrical system:wiring
Summary:
Concerns with cassette tape player, sound output low or distorted, tapes may be destroyed. *yc
Bulletin:
9711219708T
Component:
130000 visibility
Summary:
Information on replacing the rear window sunshade/motor. *yc
Bulletin:
9801A
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Subject regarding crankshaft center bolt and camshaft sprocker bolt, corrections. *yc
Bulletin:
9801C
Component:
102000 power train:manual transmission
Summary:
Vehicle exhibits delayed 1-2 shift under part load after a cold start. *yc
Bulletin:
9801D
Component:
022520 suspension:rear:axle:non-powered axle assembly
Summary:
Information on front axle components. *yc
Bulletin:
9801E
Component:
022000 suspension:rear
Summary:
Information on rear axle components. *yc
Bulletin:
9801F
Component:
200000 wheels
Summary:
Subject on wheels and tires. *yc
Bulletin:
9801G
Component:
021000 suspension:front
Summary:
Subject on abs front axle components. *yc
Bulletin:
9801H
Component:
015000 steering:hydraulic power assist system
Summary:
Subject on power steering. *yc
Bulletin:
9801O
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Subject on diagnostic trouble codes 00591 & 00592l. *yc
Bulletin:
980169
Component:
140000 air bags
Summary:
Information on replacing airbag components after an accident. *yc
Bulletin:
9803K
Component:
140000 air bags
Summary:
Customer requests deactivation or reactivation of rear side airbags. *yc
Bulletin:
9803
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Condition with insufficient vehicle ground at ground location 43. *yc
Bulletin:
9802
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Conditions with automatic transmission, delayed downshift on vehicles with 4.2l and 01l transmission on vehicles with 4.2l and 01l transmission on vehicles with 4.2l and 01l transmission. *yc
Bulletin:
9802
Component:
021000 suspension:front
Summary:
Clunking or rattling noise from one or both sides of front suspension when driving over rough roads. *yc
Bulletin:
9809
Component:
133000 visibility:power window devices and controls
Summary:
Subject on central locking system, function options. *yc
Bulletin:
9903
Component:
142000 air bags:side/window
Summary:
Information on deactivating / activating the rear side airbags. *tt
Bulletin:
0001
Component:
355100 equipment:other:labels
Summary:
Information on replacing damage fasteners when a condition exist where the rear license plate fasteners may be broken, loose or fallen behind the license plate holder / lens assembly.
Bulletin:
042804
Component:
021530 suspension:front:control arm:lower arm
Summary:
Service action to inspect lower control arm seals. *tt
Bulletin:
JE
Component:
021530 suspension:front:control arm:lower arm
Summary:
Check/replace replace front suspension lower control arms. *tc
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:
20056243
Component:
121000 exterior lighting:headlights
Summary:
Headlight aiming, using hella universal beamsetter. *kb
Bulletin:
0715
Component:
120000 exterior lighting
Summary:
Exterior lights, moisture accumulation. *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-94-07-15
Component:
120000 exterior lighting
Summary:
Audio: exterior lights, moisture accumulation. condensation is visible on the inside of headlights, taillights, fog lights, side marker lights, front turn signal or third brake light lens. damp air settles on the inside of a cold lens,
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:
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:
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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