1998-1999 Audi A6 Throttle Freeze Recall 04V495000
Audi is recalling 1998-1999 A6 vehicles (2.8L V6 engines) for a throttle body issue. In cold weather, ice can cause the throttle to freeze open, leading to unintended acceleration and loss of control. Audi will replace the throttle body free of charge under recall 04V495000.
Si applica anche a
- Audi A6
- 1999
Why This Matters
If the throttle freezes in an open position, the vehicle may fail to reduce speed even when the driver lifts their foot from the gas pedal. This loss of vehicle control can result in a crash without warning, posing a significant safety risk to occupants and others on the road.
What's Being Recalled
This recall, identified as NHTSA Recall 04V495000, affects certain 1998 and 1999 Audi A6 passenger vehicles. Specifically, the issue pertains to models equipped with 2.8L, V6 5-valve engines and automatic transmissions. The core problem lies with the vehicle speed control system, where ice can accumulate in the throttle body during extremely low ambient temperatures.
How to Check if Your Vehicle is Affected
Owners of 1998-1999 Audi A6 vehicles can determine if their car is part of this 1998 Audi A6 recall by contacting Audi directly at 1-800-822-2834. You can also visit the NHTSA website and enter your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) to check for any open recalls, including recall number 04V495000. The manufacturer's internal recall numbers for this campaign are JB and JG.
Manufacturer's Remedy
Audi will address this safety concern by installing a replacement throttle body kit. This repair will be performed free of charge to the owner. The recall campaign officially began on October 29, 2004.
Important Warnings for Owners
Owners of vehicles not registered in specific cold-weather states will receive a notification regarding a service action. These owners will still be provided the free remedy upon request, even if they are not part of the initial recall notification group. The cold-weather states include Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.
Source: NHTSA Recall 04V495000.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the 1998 Audi A6 recall (04V495000) for?
- The 1998 Audi A6 recall, identified as NHTSA Recall 04V495000, addresses a problem where the throttle may freeze in an open position due to ice accumulation in the throttle body. This typically occurs in extremely low ambient temperatures.
- What happens if the throttle freezes open in my Audi A6?
- If the throttle freezes open, your vehicle may not reduce speed when you lift your foot from the gas pedal. This can lead to unintended acceleration and a loss of vehicle control, significantly increasing the risk of a crash.
- How will Audi fix the throttle body issue for the 1998 Audi A6 recall?
- Audi will install a replacement throttle body kit on affected vehicles. This repair will be provided free of charge to vehicle owners.
- Does this recall affect all 1998-1999 Audi A6 vehicles?
- This recall specifically affects 1998 and 1999 Audi A6 vehicles equipped with 2.8L, V6 5-valve engines and automatic transmissions. Not all A6 models from these years are included.
- What if I live in a state not listed as 'cold-weather' for this 1998 Audi A6 recall?
- If your vehicle is not registered in one of the designated cold-weather states, Audi will still notify you of a service action. You will be provided the free throttle body replacement remedy upon request.
What Audi A6 owners report
Counted from the records in our database across 33 model years.
- 1,665
- Owner complaints
- 55
- Recalls
- 5,316
- Service bulletins
- 64
- Crashes reported
- 71
- Fires reported
- 65
- Injuries reported
The 1998 model year
130 complaints, the 3rd most of 33 model years on file. Owners reported 6 crashes, 7 fires and 4 injuries for this year, which also has 10 recalls on file.
Vehicle Speed Control, the system this article covers, accounts for 82 of 1,665 complaints (5%), including 18 for 1998.
Complaints by model year
| 1998 | 130 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 217 | |
| 2000 | 148 | |
| 2001 | 113 | |
| 2002 | 88 | |
| 2003 | 66 | |
| 2005 | 91 | |
| 2006 | 67 | |
| 2008 | 71 | |
| 2019 | 114 |
Most-reported systems
- Electrical System — 396
- Air Bags — 316
- Service Brakes — 161
- Fuel System — 150
- Engine — 130
Latest recalls for the 1998 model year
- 20V056000 — Air Bags (Jan 2020)
- 06V198000 — Electrical System (Jun 2006)
- 04V495000 — Vehicle Speed Control (Oct 2004)
Recent owner reports about vehicle speed control
Tl*- the contact owns a 1998 audi a6. There recall 04v495000 in october 2004 concerning vehicle speed control. On 3/08/07 the contact was driving at 65 mph and without warning the vehicle accelerated to 90 mph.
Read owner complaints →Dt*: the contact stated while traveling 40mph and attempting to pass another vehicle, the throttle stuck in an open position. The brakes were applied; the vehicle was shifted into neutral and moved to the side of the road.
Complaints are owner reports filed with NHTSA. They are unverified, and counts depend on how many vehicles were sold, so they are not a failure rate.
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