Vehicle recall 00V414000 · December 6, 2000
Audi A4, Audi A6 and 2 more models
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The tie rods of the steering assembly are protected on each side by a seal to prevent moisture and dust particles from entering the swivel bearing mechanism. It is possible that some tie rod seals may not seal properly.
- Consequence
- If moisture and/or dust particles enter the swivel bearing mechanism, the swivel bearing could wear over time diminishing the steering control of the vehicle.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the tie rods.
- Notes
- Owner notification began February 5, 2001.OWNERS who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987 or Audi at 1-800-822-2834.ALSO contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 00V414000
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 6, 2000
- Filed by
- VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
- Manufacturer campaign
- WL/LW
- Owner notification
- February 5, 2001
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 83,000
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering › Linkages › Rod › Relay › Connecting
Vehicles covered
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