A8L V8-4.2L (BFM) (2004)
Ride Height Sensor: Recalls
Campaign - Replace Self-Leveling Sensors
December 2003
Subject:
2004 Model Year Audi A8 Vehicles
Replace Self-Leveling Sensors
This is to inform you of the initiation of a service action involving some 2004 model year Audi A8 vehicles. This service action involves the replacement
of the self-leveling sensors on affected A8 vehicles.
Problem Description
The affected 2004 model Audi A8 vehicles have self-leveling sensors that may become inoperative. If one or more sensors become inoperative, the
self-leveling system on the vehicle will also become inoperative.
Remedial Action
Replace all four self-leveling sensors.
Vehicle Identification Number Range
The vehicles affected by this recall action are within the following vehicle identification number range:
Please note that the above VINs represent the lowest and highest serial numbers of affected vehicles. Use of the OTIS campaign inquiry system will
allow you to determine whether or not a particular vehicle within the above VIN range requires the corrective work.
Owner Notification Mailing
Audi will mail first class notification letters to all known owners of affected vehicles on or about December 18, 2003. A copy of the owner letter is
enclosed for your information. In addition to this mailing, Audi A8 Advocates will be contacting owners of affected vehicles via telephone.
Vehicle Allocation Information
Enclosed is a computer list containing the VINs including the owner names and addresses of vehicles that, according to our records, are located within
your area of responsibility (AOR) and require the LX service action to be performed.
Parts Information
You will automatically receive an initial 20% supply of self-leveling sensors, based on your vehicle allocation count (determined by the number of
potential customers within your area of responsibility). Additional orders are not to exceed 50% of the remaining vehicles not having the recall work
completed. Contact your Parts Campaign helpline to complete this parts order.
Work Procedure
Overview:
The following procedure describes replacement of self-leveling sensors on affected 2004 model year Audi vehicles.