NHTSA recall 98V-134 (98V134000)

engine and engine cooling recall reported June 22, 1998 - about 19,800 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 98V134000
Also written as: 98V-134
Reported: June 22, 1998
Vehicles affected: ~19,800
Component: engine and engine cooling

What is being recalled

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.

Why it is dangerous

SCREEN PIECES COULD ENTER THE INTAKE AIR FLOW SYSTEM AND PREVENT THE THROTTLE PLATE FROM RETURNING TO ITS FULL IDLE POSITION.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A RETAINING RING TO HOLD THE AIR SCREEN IN PLACE.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 98V-134 when calling a dealer.

Affected 3 models

Audi A4 - 1998

Audi A6 - 1998

Volkswagen Passat - 1998

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

Is YOUR car included? A campaign rarely covers every single vehicle of a model year. Check your exact car by its 17-character VIN with the free VIN decoder and recall check.

Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.