NHTSA Recall 04V133000
NHTSA Campaign Id 04V133000; Date: Mar. 18, 2004
A fire could originate in the left dashboard area.
Recalled Vehicles:
1998 Audi A6; 1999 Audi A6; 2000 Audi A6; 2001 Audi A6; 2002 Audi A6; 2003 Audi A6; 2004 Audi A6; 2001 Audi Allroad; 2002 Audi Allroad; 2003 Audi Allroad; 2004 Audi Allroad; 2003 Audi RS6; 1998 Audi S6; 1999 Audi S6; 2000 Audi S6; 2001 Audi S6; 2002 Audi S6; 2003 Audi S6; 2004 Audi S6
Component: Electrical System
Manufactured by: Volkswagen Of America, Inc
Affected Units:: 172,866
Recall Summary:
On certain passenger vehicles, if a driver's knees push against the knee bolster (crash element) located under the dashboard, it can contact the headlight switch wiring harness, and an electrical short could occur.
How to Fix:
Dealers will install a protective covering on the knee bolster (crash element). In addition, the wiring harness as well as the felt protector on the left side of the dashboard carrier will be checked, and replaced if necessary. The recall began on July 26, 2004. Owners should contact Audi at 1-800-822-2834.
Recall Notes:
Customers can 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 26, 2004
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