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volkswagen is recalling 720 my 2008 audi tt coupe vehicles. these vehicles were produced with c-pillar trim cover clips that do not provide adequate retention. in the event of a deployment of the rear pyrotechnic safety belt, the c-pillar trim cover may become detached from the sheet metal due to low retention force of the trim clip.

Corrective Action

the detached trim cover could pose a risk of personal injury for vehicle front seat occupants.

Recall Notes

dealers will install an improved clip on the affected vehicles. the recall is expected to begin during march 2008. owners may contact vw/audi at 1-800-822-2834.

2002 Audi Tt

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Master Cylinder

Consequence of Defect

certain cardone master cylinders with date codes lower than dca7078 sold as replacement equipment for use on the vehicles listed above. the seal on master cylinder can fail and leak brake fluid.

Corrective Action

loss of brake fluid can result in poor braking performance, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

Recall Notes

cardone will notify owners and offer to repurchase any defective master cylinders. the recall began during april 2007. owners can contact cardone at 1-800-777-4780.

2001 Audi Tt

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Master Cylinder

Consequence of Defect

certain cardone master cylinders with date codes lower than dca7078 sold as replacement equipment for use on the vehicles listed above. the seal on master cylinder can fail and leak brake fluid.

Corrective Action

loss of brake fluid can result in poor braking performance, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

Recall Notes

cardone will notify owners and offer to repurchase any defective master cylinders. the recall began during april 2007. owners can contact cardone at 1-800-777-4780.

2000 Audi Tt

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: passenger vehicles. a small section of the vehicle fuel line assembly may have been damaged during production. if damaged, fuel could leak to the outside.

Corrective Action

in the presence of an ignition source, cause a fire.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the fuel line assembly.

2000 Audi Tt

Component

Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Arm

Consequence of Defect

passenger vehicles. in sharp high speed turns or abrupt lane change maneuvers at speeds substantially above posted speed limits, and depending upon road conditions, precise steering response may be demanded to retain directional stability.

Corrective Action

in the event control is lost, a crash may occur resulting in injury.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the front stabilizers in front drive audi tt's and the front and rear stabilizers in audi tt's equipped with quattro drive. a modified control arm will be installed in front together with firmer shock absorbers in front and rear. in addition audi will install a rear spoiler.