Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #04V007000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 04V007000 by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.. Includes 145 affected units, VW/AUDI/CLUTCH NOT WELDED PROPERLY, component: POWER TRAIN, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain passenger vehicles with direct shift gearbox, during the production of the gearbox, a seam at the clutch was not welded to specifications. this could lead to degraded performance of the clutch inside the gearbox.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the clutch. owner notification began on april 30, 2004. owners should contact audi at 1-800-822-2834.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 04V007000

Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2004-01-06T00:00:00

Subject: Vw/audi/clutch not welded properly

Component: Power Train

Potentially Affected Units: 145

Details

MFR Campaign Number: JA

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: On certain passenger vehicles with direct shift gearbox, during the production of the gearbox, a seam at the clutch was not welded to specifications. this could lead to degraded performance of the clutch inside the gearbox.

Consequence Summary: The clutch could lose its ability to provide input torque to the transmission without prior warning, which could allow the vehicle to roll, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: Dealers will replace the clutch. owner notification began on april 30, 2004. owners should contact audi at 1-800-822-2834.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-xi4e-yzb9-ttxr

NHTSA ID: 04V007000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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