Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #04V495000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 04V495000 by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.. Includes 28,300 affected units, VW/THROTTLE ICING, component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain passenger vehicles equipped with 2.8l, v6 5-valve engines, and automatic transmissions, while driving during extremely low ambient temperatures the throttle may freeze in an open position due to ice accumulating in the throttle body.

Corrective Action

Audi will install a replacement throttle body kit free of charge. the recall began on october 29, 2004. owners may contact audi at 1-800-822-2834. owners of vehicles which are not registered in the cold-weather states of alaska, colorado, connecticut, delaware, idaho, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, montana, nebraska, nevada, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, north dakota, ohio, oregon, pennsylvania, rhode island, south dakota, vermont, washington, wisconsin, and wyoming, will be notified of a service action, under which they will be provided the free remedy upon request.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 04V495000
Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2004-10-12T00:00:00
Subject: Vw/throttle icing
Component: Vehicle Speed Control
Potentially Affected Units: 28,300

Details

MFR Campaign Number: JB/JG
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: On certain passenger vehicles equipped with 2.8l, v6 5-valve engines, and automatic transmissions, while driving during extremely low ambient temperatures the throttle may freeze in an open position due to ice accumulating in the throttle body.
Consequence Summary: If this occurs, the vehicle may fail to reduce speed when the driver lifts his/her foot from the gas pedal. this loss of vehicle control could result in a crash without warning.
Corrective Action: Audi will install a replacement throttle body kit free of charge. the recall began on october 29, 2004. owners may contact audi at 1-800-822-2834. owners of vehicles which are not registered in the cold-weather states of alaska, colorado, connecticut, delaware, idaho, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, montana, nebraska, nevada, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, north dakota, ohio, oregon, pennsylvania, rhode island, south dakota, vermont, washington, wisconsin, and wyoming, will be notified of a service action, under which they will be provided the free remedy upon request.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 04V495000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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