Control arm recall details anyone?

Pat · 04-04-2005, 08:13 AM

First, I've already searched half an hour.
Now that that's out of the way, does anyone have a link to the official details for the control arm recall on B5s?
Both of my front lower rear control arms are shot. My car is a 99.5 with 150,000 miles on it. I know it's a long shot, but worth asking about.
TIA

qfrog@work · 04-04-2005, 08:18 AM

the 8e0-407-694-K and 693-K are not...

Pat · 04-04-2005, 08:25 AM

Andy_FL · 04-04-2005, 08:32 AM

Make an appointment to have your arms checked. They might replace them, they might not--depends on the condition. If they do replace them, they have the right to ask for all maintenance records, and if you can't provide--they can deny the free replacement. [Yes, we all realize this maintenance records deal is the biggest crock o' ****...buuut...their rules] I also get the feeling that if you've got a non-stock suspension, they might be able to turn you away as well.

YMMV, depending on the dealer. Some have reported replacement, without having to show maintenance records. Others have been turned away without maintenance records. It really just depends on your dealer and how much of a hard time they feel like giving you.

That said, I have not yet gone to have mine checked. I just assume wait until the last month. Otherwise, if I have them checked now and they're "OK"...but then they "go bad" 3 months from now--guess what--I'm out of pocket.

Good luck

Andy

Pat · 04-04-2005, 08:37 AM

Thanks for the response, Andy. Can you clarify what you wrote?
"That said, I have not yet gone to have mine checked. I just assume wait until the last month. Otherwise, if I have them checked now and they're "OK"...but then they "go bad" 3 months from now--guess what--I'm out of pocket."
Is there a time or milage limit on this? I'm not sure I understand.
Thanks again.

Mister S · 04-04-2005, 08:38 AM

I only have 55k on my car and want to wait as long as possible if there is a limitation

CC Rider · 04-04-2005, 08:45 AM

They check for cracking of the boots on the control arms. If the boot is cracked, then the arm can wear out prematurely. Since I was at 128k miles, it was worth checking. If I were at 55k miles, I suspect my dealer would say "there's little to no chance that they will replace them".

Of course you can get them checked for free so you might as well.

Andy_FL · 04-04-2005, 09:00 AM

There is an official notice that has been mailed to everyone affected. And to clarify, the JE service action will effectively "end" in March of 2006. So, I'll just wait a bit longer...

Andy

JUSTA4 -Matt · 04-04-2005, 10:41 AM

spdracer53 · 04-04-2005, 12:35 PM

http://robsaudiworld.com/recall2.jpg

04-04-2005, 08:13 AM	#1
Pat AudiWorld Super User Account #: 7507 Join Date: Jul 2000 Posts: 9,176	Control arm recall details anyone? First, I've already searched half an hour. Now that that's out of the way, does anyone have a link to the official details for the control arm recall on B5s? Both of my front lower rear control arms are shot. My car is a 99.5 with 150,000 miles on it. I know it's a long shot, but worth asking about. TIA __________________ Fun is awesome. "Of all the extreme sports I've ever participated in- windsurfing, kite boarding, wake boarding, tow-in surfing and snowboarding- skiing, for me, made everything else easy." -Chuck Patterson

04-04-2005, 08:18 AM	#2
qfrog@work Senior Member Account #: 71421 Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 5,389	the 4d0-407-151-P arms are the JE service action the 8e0-407-694-K and 693-K are not...

04-04-2005, 08:25 AM	#3
Pat AudiWorld Super User Account #: 7507 Join Date: Jul 2000 Posts: 9,176	Thanks,Phil, but what does all that mean? __________________ Fun is awesome. "Of all the extreme sports I've ever participated in- windsurfing, kite boarding, wake boarding, tow-in surfing and snowboarding- skiing, for me, made everything else easy." -Chuck Patterson

04-04-2005, 08:32 AM	#4
Andy_FL AudiWorld Super User Account #: 12690 Join Date: Nov 2000 Posts: 9,790	Here's the quick and dirty. Make an appointment to have your arms checked. They might replace them, they might not--depends on the condition. If they do replace them, they have the right to ask for all maintenance records, and if you can't provide--they can deny the free replacement. [Yes, we all realize this maintenance records deal is the biggest crock o' **...buuut...their rules] I also get the feeling that if you've got a non-stock suspension, they might be able to turn you away as well. YMMV, depending on the dealer.** Some have reported replacement, without having to show maintenance records. Others have been turned away without maintenance records. It really just depends on your dealer and how much of a hard time they feel like giving you. That said, I have not yet gone to have mine checked. I just assume wait until the last month. Otherwise, if I have them checked now and they're "OK"...but then they "go bad" 3 months from now--guess what--I'm out of pocket. Good luck Andy __________________

04-04-2005, 08:37 AM	#5
Pat AudiWorld Super User Account #: 7507 Join Date: Jul 2000 Posts: 9,176	So basically there is no official statement saying what they will or will not replace? Thanks for the response, Andy. Can you clarify what you wrote? "That said, I have not yet gone to have mine checked. I just assume wait until the last month. Otherwise, if I have them checked now and they're "OK"...but then they "go bad" 3 months from now--guess what--I'm out of pocket." Is there a time or milage limit on this? I'm not sure I understand. Thanks again. __________________ Fun is awesome. "Of all the extreme sports I've ever participated in- windsurfing, kite boarding, wake boarding, tow-in surfing and snowboarding- skiing, for me, made everything else easy." -Chuck Patterson

04-04-2005, 08:38 AM	#6
Mister S Elder Member Account #: 77823 Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 47,712	Phil, what, if any is the time limit for replacement on these? I only have 55k on my car and want to wait as long as possible if there is a limitation __________________ Email:Email Me

04-04-2005, 08:45 AM	#7
CC Rider AudiWorld Super User Account #: 2093 Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 18,516	My understanding was that it only pertained to high-mileage vehicles They check for cracking of the boots on the control arms. If the boot is cracked, then the arm can wear out prematurely. Since I was at 128k miles, it was worth checking. If I were at 55k miles, I suspect my dealer would say "there's little to no chance that they will replace them". Of course you can get them checked for free so you might as well. __________________ 2009 VW CC

04-04-2005, 09:00 AM	#8
Andy_FL AudiWorld Super User Account #: 12690 Join Date: Nov 2000 Posts: 9,790	Right, it just depends on the condition of your arms as determined by the dealer. There is an official notice that has been mailed to everyone affected. And to clarify, the JE service action will effectively "end" in March of 2006. So, I'll just wait a bit longer... Andy __________________

04-04-2005, 10:41 AM	#9
JUSTA4 -Matt Member Account #: 63872 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Highlands Ranch Posts: 2,549	dang, didnt realize you had so many miles Pat. __________________ "You dont stop playing because you grow old, You grow old because you stop playing"! Matt 00' Audi A4 - My Garage 06' Suzuki GSXR - Custom Painted Audi Brilliant Black :), 6000k Xenons, Black Suede, much more... 01' Jeep Grand Cherokee

04-04-2005, 12:35 PM	#10
spdracer53 Member Account #: 6432 Join Date: Jun 2000 Posts: 4,247	from robsaudiworld.com scan of the letter http://robsaudiworld.com/recall2.jpg __________________

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