NHTSA recall 04V495000
Vehicle Speed Control · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Details
What's wrong: On certain passenger vehicles equipped with 2.8L, v6 5-valve engines, and automatic transmissions, while driving during extremely low ambient temperatures the throttle may freeze in an open position due to ice accumulating in the throttle body.
Why it matters: If this occurs, the vehicle may fail to reduce speed when the driver lifts his/her foot from the gas pedal. This loss of vehicle control could result in a crash without warning.
The fix: Audi will install a replacement throttle body kit free of charge. The recall began on October 29, 2004.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
1998 Audi A6, 1999 Audi A6.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 04V495000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.