Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
AUDI
Model Of Vehicle
A4
Year
1997
Recall Campaign Number
00V317000
Component Description
Electrical System:Ignition:Switch
Effect Of Defect
This Condition Causes Electrical Accessories Such As Windshield Wipers And Headlights To Become Inoperative.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Replace The Ignition Switch.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Volkswagen Of America,Inc
Start Of Manufacture
19951001
End Of Manufacture
19970831
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
27900
Date Owners Notified
20010706
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20001011