NHTSA Recall 00V317000
NHTSA Campaign Id 00V317000; Date: Oct. 11, 2000
This condition causes electrical accessories such as windshield wipers and headlights to become inoperative.
Recalled Vehicles:
1996 Audi A4; 1997 Audi A4
Component: Electrical System:ignition:switch
Manufactured by: Volkswagen Of America,inc
Affected Units:: 27,900
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The plastic ignition switch housing can fracture at the return spring anchor point. Fracture of the housing could cause the return spring force to be insufficient for returning the ignition key to the running position after starting the engine.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the ignition switch.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification began July 6, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Audi at 1-800-822-2834. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jul 6, 2001
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