STUCK-OPEN THROTTLE

Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System

Summary
Vwoa has recalled approximately 28,300 MY 1998-99 A6 vehicles in cold weather states that experienced the highest rate of throttle icing incidents in the subject vehicles (04V-495).the failure rate in the A4 and passat vehicles is much lower than in the recalled vehicles.ODI will continue to monitor the experience in the A4 and passat vehicles.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by NHTSA that no safety-related defect exists for the Audi A4 or VW passat vehicles.the Agency reserves the right to take further action if warranted by a change in circumstances. For further details see the attached closing report.
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Date Opened
JUN 30, 2004
Date Closed
FEB 10, 2005
NHTSA Recall #
04V495000
  • Status:
    RECALLED
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