Recall
Audi A6 — 98V134000
NHTSA ID
98V134000
Make
Audi
Model
A6
Years Affected
1998
Recall Date
1998-06-22
Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Units Affected
19,800
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. IF THE ENGINE BACKFIRES DURING A COLD-START, AN AIR SCREEN WHICH IS LOOSELY SEATED IN THE AIR FLOW METER CAN BECOME DAMAGED.
Consequence
SCREEN PIECES COULD ENTER THE INTAKE AIR FLOW SYSTEM AND PREVENT THE THROTTLE PLATE FROM RETURNING TO ITS FULL IDLE POSITION.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A RETAINING RING TO HOLD THE AIR SCREEN IN PLACE.