NHTSA recall 99V-300 (99V300000)

suspension recall reported November 10, 1999 - about 6,200 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 99V300000
Also written as: 99V-300
Manufacturer number: KX/ZX
Reported: November 10, 1999
Vehicles affected: ~6,200
Component: suspension

What is being recalled

PASSENGER VEHICLES. IN SHARP HIGH SPEED TURNS OR ABRUPT LANE CHANGE MANEUVERS AT SPEEDS SUBSTANTIALLY ABOVE POSTED SPEED LIMITS, AND DEPENDING UPON ROAD CONDITIONS, PRECISE STEERING RESPONSE MAY BE DEMANDED TO RETAIN DIRECTIONAL STABILITY.

Why it is dangerous

IN THE EVENT CONTROL IS LOST, A CRASH MAY OCCUR RESULTING IN INJURY.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT STABILIZERS IN FRONT DRIVE AUDI TT'S AND THE FRONT AND REAR STABILIZERS IN AUDI TT'S EQUIPPED WITH QUATTRO DRIVE. A MODIFIED CONTROL ARM WILL BE INSTALLED IN FRONT TOGETHER WITH FIRMER SHOCK ABSORBERS IN FRONT AND REAR. IN ADDITION AUDI WILL INSTALL A REAR SPOILER.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 99V-300 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Audi TT - 2000

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

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