1998-1999 Audi A6 Throttle Freeze Recall 04V495000

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.