RE: TT Recall

[Anand Dhanda <dhandas@cwixmail.com>]

this is something that rather pisses me off, the recall is sent out in
November, yet can't be done until February (fully)..... Same as with the
A4/A6/A8 recall recently RE: the tie rod ends, i heard about the recall at
the end of September, got the letter the 1st week of October, called the
dealer the day I got the letter, and set up a date, the 15th of October...
My dad goes there(owner/driver of car, also a physician), takes several
hours out of his schedule (55 mile drive one way), and when he gets there is
greeted by service guy and told that they don't have the parts and have no
idea when they will get them... Yesterday I got so tired of waiting around
for this I called every dealer within about 90 miles of here, "Well see,
Audi hasn't told us when they will send us the replacement parts yet because
they haven't made it to the US yet..." is what two of four dealers said....
AoA is starting to make me quite angry....

 - Anand Dhanda
   2.8 List Owner
   Anand's A4
   http://www.crosswinds.net/~anandsa4
   dhandas@cwixmail.com
   amd1284@yahoo.com
   98.5 A4 2.8QMS     Silver/Black

-----Original Message-----
From: owner-quattro@audifans.com [mailto:owner-quattro@audifans.com]On
Behalf Of WARATAP@aol.com
Sent: Thursday, October 28, 1999 4:18 PM
To: AUDI S Cars Discussion List; Q list
Subject: TT Recall


Audi Announces Voluntary Recall of TT Coupe

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Oct. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- Audi of America, Inc. today
announced it is voluntarily recalling its TT coupe.  Approximately 3,800
vehicles in the United States and 25 vehicles in Canada are affected.  This
action is being implemented following reports Audi AG has received from some
German customers expressing concern about the handling characteristics of
their vehicles in certain situations at speeds substantially in excess of
legal speed limits in the United States and Canada.

The Audi TT is a widely acclaimed sports car with highly agile handling. As
with all sports cars, the Audi TT is designed to be very responsive to
steering input.  In sharp high-speed turns or abrupt lane change maneuvers
at
speeds substantially above posted U.S. and Canadian speed limits, and
depending upon road conditions, precise steering response may be demanded to
retain directional stability.  In the event vehicle control is lost, an
accident may occur which could result in injury.

In order to enhance the Audi TT's handling under conditions like those
described above, Audi will replace the front stabilizers in front-wheel
drive
Audi TTs, and the front and rear stabilizers in Audi TTs equipped with
quattro all-wheel drive.  A modified control arm will be installed in front
together with firmer shock absorbers in front and rear.  In addition, a rear
spoiler will be installed.

With the modified suspension settings and the rear spoiler, the TT will
retain its satisfying agility, while the limits of stability will be spread
over a broader range.

TT owners will be notified by mail in the near future.  They will be asked
to
contact their authorized Audi dealer to have the modifications made at no
cost.  The necessary parts and repair instructions will be available at Audi
dealers on or about January 15, 2000, with the exception of the spoiler,
which will be available at Audi dealers on or about February 15, 2000.

Audi always recommends that owners obey all traffic laws, driving at speeds
which are reasonable and prudent given road conditions, weather, and always
within the posted speed limits.

Customers with questions are welcome to phone Audi Customer Relations
toll-free at 800-822-2834.  For a look at the TT with its new spoiler,
customers should visit Audi's web site at www.audiusa.com

 SOURCE  Audi of America, Inc.

CO:  Audi of America, Inc.

ST:  Michigan, Canada

IN:  AUT

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