10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #7

Mar 142000

(reported on)

A4 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
No parts have been available for recall # 99V131000/ brake booster since October 1999. Consumer has contacted dealer about every 4 weeks as dealer has instructed. Also, dealer claimed that manufacturer was not sending out parts for recall repair.

- Jericho, NY, USA

problem #6

Mar 132000

(reported on)

A4

  • miles
Consumer received recall 99V131001 concerning the brake booster.contacted the dealer, no parts were available to correct the problem. Recall

- Charlotte, NC, USA

problem #5

Sep 301999

A4

  • miles
Recalls 99V248 000/tie rod & 99V131 001/brake booster; both mamufacturer's recalls could not be honored because dealer had no parts. But informed consumer that parts would be available on Oct 15, 1999. Asking NHTSA help in this matter.

- Pleasanton, CA, USA

problem #4

Jan 122000

(reported on)

A4

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Recall # 99V131000 brakes:hydraulic:power assist: Booster: Owner received recall letter in September. Contacted dealer on November 1, 1999. Owner called again after one mont., and again on January 4, 2000. Parts have not been shipped from manufacturer. On January 28, 2000 dealer installed recall item.

- Leesburg, VA, USA

problem #3

Dec 281999

(reported on)

A4 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Recall 99V131000 concerning brake booster failure. Dealer has no parts since September, 1999.

- Denver, CO, USA

problem #2

Dec 081999

(reported on)

A4

  • miles
Recall 99V131000, brake booster: Recall, which dealer fred lavery Audi Porsche, 34602 woodward avenue, birmingham, mi phone # 2486455930, claimed had no parts available since October.cold season is coming up which could cause the brake booster to malfunction and cause a crash.

- Oakland Township, MI, USA

problem #1

Oct 261999

A4

  • miles
Recall 99V131000; brake booster recall. Dealer needs to install a vacuum by-pass system so the braking system wont malfunction. Dealer won't set an appointment until April 2000, and vehicle is experiencing braking problems which may result in a crash. Dealer contacted, fray Audi, greenwich, ct 203-661-1800.

- Greenwich, CT, USA