NHTSA campaign 04V133000
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC recall 04V133000
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.
Reported 03/18/2004
What can happen
A FIRE COULD ORIGINATE IN THE LEFT DASHBOARD AREA.
Repair
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.
Components
- Electrical system
Affected years and models
A listed year and model does not mean every vehicle in that group is recalled. Use the VIN lookup to confirm a specific vehicle.
2004 Audi A6View records2004 Audi ALLROADView records2004 Audi S6View records2003 Audi A6View records2003 Audi ALLROADView records2003 Audi RS6View records2003 Audi S6View records2002 Audi A6View records2002 Audi ALLROADView records2002 Audi S6View records2001 Audi A6View records2001 Audi ALLROADView records2001 Audi S6View records2000 Audi A6View records2000 Audi S6View records1999 Audi A6View records1999 Audi S6View records1998 Audi A6View records1998 Audi S6View records