Audi A3 1998
Vehicle Details: Recalls, Service Bulletins
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Where is the 1998 AUDI A3 produced?
- The 1998 AUDI A3 is produced in Ingolstadt, Germany.
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Are there recalls for the 1998 AUDI A3?
- There are 3 recall(s) for the 1998 AUDI A3, additional information is below.
NHTSA Mandated Recalls
Recall R/2003/128 [UK]: Shatter cracks may occur on a vacuum pipe to brake servo
Recall R/1998/116 [UK]: Possible jamming of accelerator mechanism
Recall R/1998/047 [UK]: Rear left and right seat belt retractor mounting brackets may be prone to fatigue cracking
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Bulletins
Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.
- 44134620103345 - WHEELS: Tightening wheel bolts
- 44145520103346 - WHEELS: Tightening wheel bolts
- Update91i8 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: Google maps street view (nvlw))
- AUD4927ENG - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: Due to new minnesota state regulations regarding biofuels, biodiesel blends of b5 or less may not be available in the state of minnesota.
- Edition42 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL: Audi elsa newsletter
- Edition53 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL: Audi elsa newsletter
- Edition92 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM: Idenifying and mixing factory fill engine coolants
- 1335201004313 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Engine oils that meet audi oil quality standards.
- 134120253033 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Discontinuation and mixing of audi-approved engine coolants.
- 133520253032 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Discontinuation and mixing of audi-approved engine coolants.
- 131020182884 - BACK OVER PREVENTION: If the vehicle?S engine experienced a serious mechanical problem, it is possible that small pieces of metal debris resulting from the mechanical problem may have become deposited in the intake manifold, air intake hoses, exhaust manifolds,
- SM 44-2017 EN - EQUIPMENT: This special notice is to inform dealers to return all part numbers listed in the document and order the superseded part numbers going forward.
- ATE-15-18 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL : This circular contains important information regarding a3 e-tron tooling. Information will be covered in the subsequent sections depending on the dealership's current status.
- A171782 2010043- - ENGINE (PWS): This informational bulletin contains all the the audi oil quality standards that should be used when doing an oil change.
- ATE-17-05 - EQUIPMENT: Due to increasing requests for high voltage personal protective equipment (hve ppe) for dealer technicians working with high voltage vehicles (hybrid, plugin hybrid, electric vehicle), the volkswagen tools and equipment team has identified
- A441662 2010334- - WHEELS: This information tsb provides information regarding the correct way to torque adjust a wheel bolt.
- A941791 2012749- - EXTERIOR LIGHTING: This informational bulletin contains technical information for when there is condensation visible on the inside of the headlight, taillight, fog light, side marker light, front turn signal, daytime running lights, and/or third brake light l
- ATE-13-05 - EQUIPMENT: Vwgoa is pleased to inform you of the release and automatic delivery of new required special tools used on audi vehicles. Starting march 25, 2013, every audi dealer will be shipped one at-348 special tool package, freight f.O.B. Snap-on oem
- SB-01-15-29 - ENGINE (PWS): Audi: engine, on some vehicles, would run irregularly or have malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on or possible filter element for camshaft adjustment valve can loosen and in oil circuit, there is no damage from loosened particles. Model al
- TSB-44-13-46 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY: Audi: on certain vehicles, use calibrated torque wrench and not torque sticks, torque extension bars and impact guns/wrenches not approved for usage on wheel bolts by manufacturer, that can cause damage to brake, steering wheel, hub. Mode
- TSB-44-08-14 - WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS: Audi: wheel bolts require torque adjustment. Torque sticks and torque extension bars are not approved by audi of america, inc. And should not be used to apply torque to wheel bolts. All audi models included. *pe
- 20056243 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS: Headlight aiming, using hella universal beamsetter. *kb