[A4] Control arm recall

[Gordie's Garage]

Oops, I meant to say whether they actually get inspected is another
question.
Sorry for any confusion.

Gordie


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> >From what I have been told it is largely a dealer call as to whether to
> replace them or not.  However, I have also been told that the
> dealer has to
> return all of the replaced control arms to AoA for inspection.
> Whether they
> actually get installed is another question altogether.
>
> Gordie
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> >
> > Well, part of the reason for the recall is that they are bad even
> > though they LOOK okay.  I wonder
> > how well they are checking the cars.  If there is odd tire wear,
> > clunking, squeeking or anything
> > I'd force the issue with AoA and/or the dealer a little bit.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > ---------- Original Message -----------
> > From: Guitar/Mcqueen <guitar at conknet.com>
> > To: a4 at audifans.com
> > Sent: Thu, 9 Dec 2004 11:30:05 -0500
> > Subject: [A4] Control arm recall
> >
> > > I just got back from the control arm inspection at the
> > dealership as per the recall
> > > letter. I have had this 98.5 A4 Avant since new, and bought it
> > from this dealership, The
> > > original control arms are still in place. They told me that it
> > did not need any lower
> > > control arm replacements and that the front suspension had only
> > normal wear, (even though
> > > there is visible excessive negative camber). They've only done
> > one replacement after
> > > inspecting about 60 cars, so this isn't exactly a free parts
> > give-away....  Cheers,      Gordon
> > _______________________________________________
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