Investigation PE99001: 1998–1999 Audi A6

Status

CLOSED

Opened

Jan 1, 1999

Closed

Mar 24, 1999

Model years

1998–1999

Subject

Fuel expulsion

Component: Vehicle speed control › Linkages

Summary

By letter dated march 22, 1999, volkswagen notified nhtsa that it would take safety recall action to correct the spitback problem on all the subject vehicles.based on the manufacturer's recall action (odi 99v-058), this investigation is closed.

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 A6217 complaints
• 1998 Audi A6130 complaints