I just recently purchased my car and I took it to audi dealership to get an oil changed and found out that passenger tire rod needs to be replaced, and I told the mechanic that, is there any recall on this model?, I was told that there is none.., did my researched and found out that there was a recall on my car (the federal safety agency campaign id number: 99v248000 ).
1998 Audi A4 steering complaints
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While turning consumer heard a loud noise coming from the front tie rods, and it was hard to turn the steering wheel. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the issue.
I am the owner of a 1998 audi a4 1.8t car. My complaint is my timing belt gave out on the vehicle at 48,643 mls. The owners manual states that the belt should be good for 90,000 mls. My second comlaint is that the tie rods on the front end. *ak of the vehicle need to be replaced. These items should not be giving out on a vehicle with such low mileage. I have not received any notices about any recalls.
Consumer stated that they are still having the same problem with there tie rod failing after dealer repairs. Ts
The federal safety agency recall #99v248000 concerning tie rods. This vehicle is outside of recall scope. Consumer has a file with audi identifying the failure of the tie rods. Moisture/dust particles are getting inside swivel bearing. He is concerned that vehicle was not included which is now on record with audi. Case #20253198.
When parallel parking noticed difficulty in the steering, later noice broken wires at front of engine. Brakes have always required extra effort and performed poorly.
Prior to recall notification (99v‑248) in regards to the steering system, the vehicle experienced failure from steering fluid contamination which caused loss of steering control and resulted in vehicle collision, injuries to consumers. (attorney for consumer).
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Recalls 99v248 000/tie rod & 99v131 001/brake booster; both mamufacturer's recalls could not be honored because dealer had no parts. But informed consumer that parts would be available on oct 15, 1999. Asking the federal safety agency help in this matter.
Recall 99v248000 concening tie rod failure. Dealer has not had parts since september, 1999.
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Vehicle experienced steering wheel and brake lock up. Mjs
On june 17, 1999 I simultaneously lost control of both the steering wheel and the brakes. The weheel was locked and the brakes would not pump. The trip instrument panel showed the battery sign and the warning "check". The car came to a stop uphill, and resumed normal (?) operation after I turned on the engine again.
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