Power train: clutch assemblyRecall 04V-007 · 2004 Audi TT

VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC recall 04V-007 covers 145 2004 Audi TT for a power train: clutch assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on January 6, 2004.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected1451 model

ReportedJan 6, 2004Owners notified Apr 30, 2004

Complaints since18Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 04V007000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES WITH DIRECT SHIFT GEARBOX, DURING THE PRODUCTION OF THE GEARBOX, A SEAM AT THE CLUTCH WAS NOT WELDED TO SPECIFICATIONS. THIS COULD LEAD TO DEGRADED PERFORMANCE OF THE CLUTCH INSIDE THE GEARBOX.

The risk

THE CLUTCH COULD LOSE ITS ABILITY TO PROVIDE INPUT TORQUE TO THE TRANSMISSION WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, WHICH COULD ALLOW THE VEHICLE TO ROLL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

What to do

The fix

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CLUTCH. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON APRIL 30, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT AUDI AT 1-800-822-2834.

VWOA RECAL NO. JA.CUSTOMERS CAN 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 TT2004

Built from July 1, 2003 to October 31, 2003. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.