NHTSA recall 99V-248 (99V248000)

steering recall reported September 13, 1999 - about 51,900 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 99V248000
Also written as: 99V-248
Manufacturer number: UL/KW
Reported: September 13, 1999
Vehicles affected: ~51,900
Component: steering

What is being recalled

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. 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.

Why it is dangerous

IF MOISTURE AND/OR DUST PARTICLES ENTER THE SWIVEL BEARING MECHANISM, THE SWIVEL BEARING COULD WEAR OVER TIME DIMINISHING THE STEERING CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TIE RODS.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 99V-248 when calling a dealer.

Affected 4 models

Audi A4 - 1998, 1999

Audi A6 - 1998, 1999

Audi A8 - 1998, 1999

Volkswagen Passat - 1998, 1999

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.