Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
AUDI
Model Of Vehicle
A6
Year
1998
Recall Campaign Number
04V133000
Component Description
Electrical System
Effect Of Defect
A Fire Could Originate In The Left Dashboard Area.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Volkswagen Of America, Inc
Start Of Manufacture
19970814
End Of Manufacture
20040212
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
172866
Date Owners Notified
20040726
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20040318