Re: PSA for US qlisters: Recalls

[Scott Bermes <scottb2460@earthlink.net>]

IMHO, it's a quicker process to call 800-822-AUDI and give them the VIN# in
order to find out if/when recalls were done or need to be done. Everytime I
called the dealers (four different ones) it was always a 10 minute hold or "I'll
need to call you back" since this information is housed in the AoA computer, not
their internal POS system which is never located at the service desk.  They seem
to set up the AoA computers inside the cashier or financial office, or even on
the floor of the garage where it's handy for the mechanics..  But, you are
correct, they can can provide the information.

Scott

Buchholz, Steven wrote:

> Since this seems to be an important topic on the list right now I thought
> I'd post the NHTSA website where anyone can check to see what recalls (if
> any) apply to their cars.  Please feel free to check:
>
>         http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/problems/recalls/recmmy1.cfm
>
> Since Audi must actually verify whether or not recalls have been performed
> on all cars sold here in the USA you should be able to call your local
> dealer and give them the VIN and ask if the car has any outstanding recalls.
> IME, Audi's database may not be 100% correct (they told me that my '88
> 5kCSQA needed the fuel injection system recall when it was obvious that it
> had already been done).
>
> HTH!
> Steve Buchholz
> San Jose, CA (USA)