Recall
Audi A8 — 99V248000
NHTSA ID
99V248000
Make
Audi
Model
A8
Years Affected
1998
Recall Date
1999-09-13
Component
STEERING:LINKAGES:ROD:RELAY:CONNECTING
Units Affected
51,900
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
UL/KW
Summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE TIE RODS OF THE STEERING ASSEMBLY ARE PROTECTED ON EACH SIDE BY A SEAL TO PREVENT MOISTURE AND DUST PARTICLES FROM ENTERING THE SWIVEL BEARING MECHANISM. IT IS POSSIBLE THAT SOME TIE ROD SEALS MAY NOT SEAL PROPERLY.
Consequence
IF MOISTURE AND/OR DUST PARTICLES ENTER THE SWIVEL BEARING MECHANISM, THE SWIVEL BEARING COULD WEAR OVER TIME DIMINISHING THE STEERING CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TIE RODS.