Recalls

USA Recall: The clutch could lose its ability to provide input torque to the transmission without prior warning, which could allow the vehicle to roll, increasing the risk of a crash.
On certain passenger vehicles with direct shift gearbox, during the production of the gearbox, a seam at the clutch was not welded to specifications. this could lead to degraded performance of the clutch inside the gearbox.

Corrective Action:
Dealers will replace the clutch. owner notification began on april 30, 2004. owners should contact audi at 1-800-822-2834.

Additional Notes:
Vwoa recal no. ja.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).