Recall 99V-300
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC recalled the 2000 Audi TT: Suspension (front, control arm, lower arm).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 99V-300
- Reported
- November 10, 1999
- Vehicles affected
- 6,200 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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.
The risk
In the event control is lost, a crash may occur resulting in injury.
The fix
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.
Notes from the manufacturer
Audi recall no. Kx/zx.owner notification began may 8, 2000. 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-[removed]. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).
Affected vehicles
- Audi TT 2000