NHTSA safety recalls
2003 Audi A4 Recalls
NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2003 Audi A4 — 2 of them relate to fuel system, gasoline. Recalls are published by year, make and model rather than per-VIN, so check your exact vehicle at nhtsa.gov/recalls. The repair is free at any franchised dealer, whatever the age of the car or who owns it now.
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These campaigns cover the 2003 Audi A4 as a model line. Decode your VIN to see the build details for your specific car, then confirm the recalls against it at NHTSA.
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14E007000Engine And Engine Cooling · Engine
A failure of the timing belt may cause the engine to shut down, potentially increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
The riskA failure of the timing belt may cause the engine to shut down, potentially increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
The fix — freeGates will notify owners, and dealers will replace the water pump, free of charge. The recall began during May 2014. Owners may contact The Gates Corporation at 1-303-744-1911.
What was foundThe Gates Corporation (Gates) is recalling certain aftermarket Tru-Flow Water Pumps, part number TFW 41127, sold at certain NAPA Auto Parts and/or installed by automotive service technicians after November 1, 2013 (and manufactured August 2013 through October 2013) that have a black-colored pulley/sprocket or do not have 'US9377' stamped on the water pump housing. These service replacement parts were sold for use in model year 1999-2005 Audi A4, 2000-2006 Audi TT, 1998-2005 Volkswagen Beetle, 1999-2006 Golf, 1999-2008 and 2011-2013 Volkswagen Jetta, and 2000-2005 Volkswagen Passat. In the affected water pumps, the pulley or sprocket that turns the timing belt may develop microfractures causing the timing belt to fail.
14E007000 at NHTSA07V375000Fuel System, Gasoline · Delivery · Fuel Pump
If fuel flow to the engine is interrupted, the vehicle could stall without warning and thus present a potential risk of crash.
The riskIf fuel flow to the engine is interrupted, the vehicle could stall without warning and thus present a potential risk of crash.
The fix — freeDealers will install new fuel pumps free of charge. The recall began on september 28, 20007. Owners may contact vw at 1-800-222-8987 or audi at 1-800-822-2834. This recall is a supplement to a previous campaign (please see 06V017).
What was foundOn certain vehicles equipped with 1.8L turbo, 2.8L V6, or 3.0L engines, a change in the electrical motor components in the fuel pump can lead to an inoperative fuel pump and, ultimately, stoppage of fuel supply to the engine causing it to stall.
07V375000 at NHTSA06V017000Fuel System, Gasoline · Delivery · Fuel Pump
If fuel flow to the engine is interrupted, the vehicle could stall without warning and thus present a potential risk of crash.
The riskIf fuel flow to the engine is interrupted, the vehicle could stall without warning and thus present a potential risk of crash.
The fix — freeDealers will install new fuel pumps free of charge. The recall began on april 10, 2006. Owners may contact vw at 1-800-222-8987 or audi at 1-800-822-2834.
What was foundOn certain vehicles produced from september 2002 - march 2003, equipped with 1.8L turbo, 2.8L V6, or 3.0L engines, a change in the electrical motor components in the fuel pump can lead to an inoperative fuel pump and, ultimately, stoppage of fuel supply to the engine causing it to stall.
06V017000 at NHTSA05V096000Exterior Lighting · Headlights
This condition could affect a driver's field of view, increasing the risk of a crash.
The riskThis condition could affect a driver's field of view, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix — freeDealers will replace the left and right xenon headlamp reflectors free of charge. The recall began on april 11, 2005. Owners may contact audi at 1-800-822-2834.
What was foundOn certain passenger vehicles, there is a possibility of xenon headlamp coating degradation over time. The luminous transmittance of the headlamp may decrease over a period of time.
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Campaign data is published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and is refreshed daily. Check your exact VIN at nhtsa.gov — their lookup can confirm applicability and repair status for a specific vehicle; this page lists model-level campaigns.
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