Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #99V300000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 99V300000 by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.. Includes 6,200 affected units, VW/VEHICLE HANDLING, component: SUSPENSION, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Passenger vehicles. in sharp high speed turns or abrupt lane change maneuvers at speeds substantially above posted speed limits, and depending upon road conditions, precise steering response may be demanded to retain directional stability.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the front stabilizers in front drive audi tt's and the front and rear stabilizers in audi tt's equipped with quattro drive. a modified control arm will be installed in front together with firmer shock absorbers in front and rear. in addition audi will install a rear spoiler.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 99V300000

Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 1999-11-10T00:00:00

Subject: Vw/vehicle handling

Component: Suspension

Potentially Affected Units: 6,200

Details

MFR Campaign Number: KX/ZX

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Passenger vehicles. in sharp high speed turns or abrupt lane change maneuvers at speeds substantially above posted speed limits, and depending upon road conditions, precise steering response may be demanded to retain directional stability.

Consequence Summary: In the event control is lost, a crash may occur resulting in injury.

Corrective Action: Dealers will replace the front stabilizers in front drive audi tt's and the front and rear stabilizers in audi tt's equipped with quattro drive. a modified control arm will be installed in front together with firmer shock absorbers in front and rear. in addition audi will install a rear spoiler.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-4cic_x6zi-2cbf

NHTSA ID: 99V300000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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