97-99 A6 Was this recall serious ?
07-27-2004, 09:56 AM
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Re: 97-99 A6 Was this recall serious ?
"Stuart" <greenbanshee66@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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> "Stuart" <greenbanshee66@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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> > Recall 1997-1999 A6 for "free check for possible damage of the rubber
> > bellows of the front axle. The problem could lead to premature wear and,
> in
> > isolated cases, to the failure of the bearing arm."
> >
> > I have discovered that this free inspection was never carried out on my
> 1998
> > A6. They can't check it until next Tuesday, I have a long journey to
make
> on
> > the following Thursday.
> >
> > Does anyone know what the likelihood that this inspection may lead to
some
> > serious work being required and hence jeoprdising my chances of using
the
> > car a few days later.
> >
> > TIA
> > Stuart
> >
> > 1998 A6 1.8T Auto UK
> >
> >
> OK, it is going into the dealer for the inspection tomorrow.
> I will let you know the outcome.
> Stuart
>
>
Had the inspection done today, no issues.
Unfortunately did not get any other information other than they checked the
ball joints.
Stuart
08-04-2004, 02:54 AM
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Re: 97-99 A6 Was this recall serious ?
On Thu, 22 Jul 2004 08:51:56 +0100, "Stuart"
<greenbanshee66@yahoo.com> wrote:
>Recall 1997-1999 A6 for "free check for possible damage of the rubber
>bellows of the front axle. The problem could lead to premature wear and, in
>isolated cases, to the failure of the bearing arm."
>
>I have discovered that this free inspection was never carried out on my 1998
>A6. They can't check it until next Tuesday, I have a long journey to make on
>the following Thursday.
I didn't know about this one - despite getting loads of Junk mail from
Audi!
M.
<greenbanshee66@yahoo.com> wrote:
>Recall 1997-1999 A6 for "free check for possible damage of the rubber
>bellows of the front axle. The problem could lead to premature wear and, in
>isolated cases, to the failure of the bearing arm."
>
>I have discovered that this free inspection was never carried out on my 1998
>A6. They can't check it until next Tuesday, I have a long journey to make on
>the following Thursday.
I didn't know about this one - despite getting loads of Junk mail from
Audi!
M.
08-04-2004, 02:54 AM
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Re: 97-99 A6 Was this recall serious ?
On Thu, 22 Jul 2004 08:51:56 +0100, "Stuart"
<greenbanshee66@yahoo.com> wrote:
>Recall 1997-1999 A6 for "free check for possible damage of the rubber
>bellows of the front axle. The problem could lead to premature wear and, in
>isolated cases, to the failure of the bearing arm."
>
>I have discovered that this free inspection was never carried out on my 1998
>A6. They can't check it until next Tuesday, I have a long journey to make on
>the following Thursday.
I didn't know about this one - despite getting loads of Junk mail from
Audi!
M.
<greenbanshee66@yahoo.com> wrote:
>Recall 1997-1999 A6 for "free check for possible damage of the rubber
>bellows of the front axle. The problem could lead to premature wear and, in
>isolated cases, to the failure of the bearing arm."
>
>I have discovered that this free inspection was never carried out on my 1998
>A6. They can't check it until next Tuesday, I have a long journey to make on
>the following Thursday.
I didn't know about this one - despite getting loads of Junk mail from
Audi!
M.
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