Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - PUMP | |||||
| 092603 | 09/26/2003 | 10006830 | Zf vh recall of the zf steering pump, supplied to wd's for replacement of the audi a4 passat p/n 8d0 145 156fx instead of the correct zf p/n 7691 955 276zw. 2004 audi a4 also included. *tt | 05/14/2004 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING - LINKAGES - TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | |||
| 04/05/2005 | 40121 | 6 | 07/18/2000 |
| Dt: the contact stated on april 5, 2005 engine started making loud noises. the contact took the vehicle to a local dealership for regular service and inspection, and the dealer found the head gaskets, mass flow sensors, vacuum hoses, intake manifold gaskets, and the throttle body needed to be replaced. repairs were made. four months later the vehicle started making loud noises again. the contact waited another four months before taking the vehicle back to the dealer on december 29, 2005 to have it serviced a second time. this time the dealer discovered the tie rod ends, chain tensioner and the oil coolant lines needed to be replaced. there were never any warning indicators other than the noise indicating a problem. no additional repairs were made. *ak updated 1/25/2006 - *nm | |||