Investigation EA04017: 1998–1999 Audi A4

Status

CLOSED

Opened

Jun 30, 2004

Closed

Feb 10, 2005

Model years

1998–1999

Subject

Stuck-open throttle

Component: 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.

An NHTSA investigation looks into whether a safety defect exists. Opening one is not a finding. Outcomes can include a recall, closure without action, or further inquiry.

Model years covered

• 1999 Audi A4190 complaints
• 1998 Audi A4258 complaints