Recall 98V134000: 1998 Audi A6 and 2 other models

Report received

Jun 22, 1998

Manufacturer

Volkswagen of america,inc

Potentially affected

19,800vehicles

Model years

1998

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible 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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1998 Audi A4258 complaints
• 1998 Audi A6130 complaints
• 1998 Volkswagen Passat331 complaints