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Recalls

Engine

Recall date June 22, 1998
Models affected
  • 1998 Audi A4
  • 1998 Audi A6
  • 1998 Volkswagen Passat
  • 1998 Volkswagen Passat CC
Units affected 1,437
Details

IN THE EVENT OF AN ENGINE BACKFIRE DURING COLD START, AN AIR SCREEN WHICH IS LOOSELY SEATED IN THE AIR FLOW METER COULD BECOME DAMAGED.

SHOULD THIS HAPPEN, SCREEN PIECES COULD ENTER THE INTAKE AIR FLOW SYSTEM AND COULD PREVENT THE THROTTLE PLATE FROM RETURNING TO ITS FULL IDLE POSITION.

CORRECTION: A SCREEN RETAINING RING WILL BE INSTALLED AND DAMAGED SCREENS WILL BE REPLACED.

Additional information may be available on Transport Canada's website