how can we be sure if the recalls have been done? i recently picked up a 99 a6q avant and took it in. they said that the only thing was the headlight wiring recall but after two calls to a0a, there should have been at least that recall and the control arms. at 82k the tie rod ends need replacing and i understand that there were 2 recalls for that.

 

yeah.. is there an expiration to recalls? I've had my car for over a year, but never taken it for recall repairs.

 

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They can check to see what recalls have been performed or still pending on your car. I had to have the JE, LQ, and JC recall performed on my 99 A6. Apparently the car was neglected dealer service and was taken to an indie shop which does not handle this type of stuff.

Since there are safety issues such as loss of control with bad control arms, dash fires from poor wiring recalls remain open until filled.

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Recalls do not expire, but some "service actions" do.

 

Thanks for answering that:-) Yes, service actions do expire, but the recalls do not.

 

they said that the only thing that shows up was the dash wiring. the aoa rep after the second call and putting me on hold to check, found that there was also the control arm check. what else was not done?

 

dependent. The control arm thing is pretty recent. There is/was a bumper fix for bumpers that got pulled away from the body when parking over some berms. Some cars had problems with fuel tank senders reading incorrectly. That's all I can remember off the top of my head.

Below is the list from alldata. Obviously not all things apply to all vehicles, and the list may not be complete.

Bulletins for 1999 Audi A6 Quattro Wagon V6-2771cc 2.8L DOHC (AHA)

Safety Recalls

TSB Number Issue Date TSB Title

1. RCKT JUN 99 Campaign - Fuel Spillage, Incorrect Nozzle Position



Service Bulletins

TSB Number Issue Date TSB Title

1. 910404 MAR 04 Audio System - Radio Code Retrieval
2. 940303 NOV 03 Lighting - Moisture Accumulation in Headlamps
3. 240302 AUG 03 Fuel System - Idle Fluctuates or is Too Low
4. 270201 NOV 02 Battery - Correct Din Specification Necessity
5. 800201 JUN 02 A/C - Fresh Air Control Lever Light Inoperative
6. 170201 APR 02 Oil Cooler Hoses - Coolant Leak
7. 690201 FEB 02 Deployed Air Bag - Repair Warning
8. 900104 NOV 01 Instrument Cluster - Driver Information Display Fades
9. 010102 OCT 01 Engine - Hesitation/Lack of Power On Take Off
10. 440101 SEP 01 Alloy Wheels - Cleaning
11. 699703 JUN 01 Airbag/Pyrotechnic Seatbelt - Deployment Inquiries
12. 690101 JUN 01 Child Restraint - Anchor Installation/Retrofitting
13. 910106 MAY 01 Radio - Connector Replacement
14. 910105 APR 01 Cellular Phone - Technical Support Helpline
15. 500101 APR 01 Underbody Plugs - Wind Noise
16. 570101 APR 01 Remote Transmitter - Intermittently Inoperative
17. 660101 FEB 01 Rear License Plate - Damaged Fastener Replacement
18. 910103 JAN 01 Cell Phone - Serial Number Recording
19. 910102 JAN 01 Cellular Phone - Installation
20. 660004 OCT 00 Exterior Mirror - Inoperative
21. 000006 OCT 00 VIN Plate/Certification Label - Ordering Procedure
22. 000005 SEP 00 Warranty Claims - Conditions Requiring OTS Contact
23. 700001 AUG 00 Interior - Cleaning Tips
24. 700002 AUG 00 Leather Upholstery - Cleaning Procedures
25. 640004 AUG 00 Windshield - Cleaning Prior to Customer Delivery
26. 010003 AUG 00 Oxygen Sensor - Verifying Connections After Repairs
27. 640001 FEB 00 Front Door Windows - Bind or Do Not Operate
28. 4600-02 FEB 00 Brakes/Suspension - Pedal Pulsation/Steering Shimmy
29. 20-00-02 JAN 00 Fuel Gauge - Reading Erratic
30. 46-00-01 JAN 00 Disc Brake - Squeal
31. 579901 NOV 99 Sidewinder Key and Lock - Replacement
32. 949903 SEP 99 Headlights - Aiming Using Hella Universal Beamsetter IV
33. 009903 SEP 99 Light Colored Metallic Paint - Appearance
34. 009902 JUN 99 Vehicle - Fluid Capacities
35. 689901 MAY 99 Rear Cup Holder - Damaged
36. 019902 MAY 99 MIL ON, DTCs P0300/301/302/303/304/305/306 Misfire
37. 489901 MAY 99 Steering Wheel - Does Not Heat Or Stay Warm
38. 949902 MAR 99 Daytime Running Lights - Function Change
39. 669901 MAR 99 Exterior Rear View Mirrors - Heating Conditions
40. 929901 JAN 99 Wiper Blades - Skip
41. 209802 DEC 98 Fuel Tanks - Flushing/Neutralization
42. 019808 DEC 98 Central Locking System - Functions &amp; Options
43. 449803 DEC 98 Plastic Lug Bolt Cover - Removal Tool
44. 729802 NOV 98 Seat Memory Positions - Erratic Operation
45. 449802 NOV 98 Alignment - Requirements After Component R&amp;I
46. 679802 NOV 98 Floor Mats - Missing Logo
47. MAINTA9805 SEP 98 Maintenance - Schedule
48. 209801 SEP 98 Fuel Tank Sending Unit - Diagnosis
49. 979802 SEP 98 Wiring Harness - Repairing
50. 409802 SEP 98 Front Suspension - Noise When Driving Over Rough Roads
51. 679801 AUG 98 Floor Mat - Fastener Installation Variations
52. 709801 AUG 98 Luggage Cover Handle - Replacing
53. MAINTA9804 AUG 98 Maintenance Schedule - Update
54. 349801 JUL 98 M/T - Remanufactured Units Pre-Filled with Oil
55. 019805 JUN 98 Side Airbags - On Board Diagnostics
56. 019803 MAY 98 Repair Manual - Updates/Revisions
57. 009801 MAY 98 Vehicle - Fluid Capacity Chart
58. 669703 OCT 97 Front License Bracket - Installation

 

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