NHTSA Complaint #10090344 — 1998 AUDI A4 STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10090344
Vehicle	1998 AUDI A4
Component	STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Date of Incident	September 3, 2004
Date Filed	September 3, 2004
Mileage	41,704 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	RI

Consumer Description

THIS CONSUMER EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM AS STATED IN NHTSA RECALL 99V244000. 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. DEALERSHIP INDICATED TO THE CONSUMER THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK THE CONSUMER REQUESTED REIMBURSEMENT. *SC *JB

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