DERBI TT 2004: POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
| Make : DERBI | Model : TT | Year : 2004 |
| Build Dates : 2003-07-01 - 2003-10-31 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 04V007000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2004-04-30 | Date Received by ODI: 2004-01-06 | Date Added to Database: 2004-01-14 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: JA | ||
| Component: POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 145 | ||
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Summary:
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES WITH DIRECT SHIFT GEARBOX, DURING THE PRODUCTION OF THE GEARBOX, A SEAM AT THE CLUTCH WAS NOT WELDED TO SPECIFICATIONS. THIS COULD LEAD TO DEGRADED PERFORMANCE OF THE CLUTCH INSIDE THE GEARBOX. |
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Consequence:
THE CLUTCH COULD LOSE ITS ABILITY TO PROVIDE INPUT TORQUE TO THE TRANSMISSION WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, WHICH COULD ALLOW THE VEHICLE TO ROLL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CLUTCH. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON APRIL 30, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT AUDI AT 1-800-822-2834. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
VWOA RECAL NO. JA.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'. |
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