Suspension: rearRecall 01V-325 · 2000–2001 Audi TT

VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC recall 01V-325 covers 3,700 2000–2001 Audi TT for a suspension: rear problem, reported to NHTSA on October 10, 2001.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected3,7001 model

ReportedOct 10, 2001Owners notified Apr 12, 2002

Complaints since13Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 01V325000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. MOISTURE COULD ENTER THE REAR TRACK CONTROL ARM'S MOUNTING BUSHING AND BOLT COMBINATION AND CAUSE CORROSION.

The risk

CORROSION COULD IMPEDE THE FREE MOVEMENT OF THE CONTROL ARM.

What to do

The fix

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TRACK CONTROL ARMS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 12, 2002. 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 1-800-822-2834.

ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Audi TT2000, 2001

Built from September 1, 1998 to March 31, 2000. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.