NHTSA Recall 06V403000
NHTSA Campaign Id 06V403000; Date: Oct. 23, 2006
This condition causes electrical accessories such as windshield wipers and headlights to become inoperative increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
1996 Audi A4; 1997 Audi A4
Component: Electrical System:ignition:switch
Manufactured by: Volkswagen Of America, Inc
Affected Units:: 28,594
Recall Summary:
On certain passenger vehicles, as a result of a problem in the production process of the ignition switch, the anchor point of the spring may crack. This could potentially 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 install a new ignition switch with an optimized anchor point free of charge. The recall began on November 27, 2006. Owners may contact Audi at 1-800-822-2834. Note: this recall supersedes the remedy program under a previous recall (please see 00v317).
Recall Notes:
Audi recall no. Js. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration?s vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 27, 2006
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