Audi A6 (1998) – 06V198000

Defect Description For Recall

On Certain Passenger Vehicles Equipped With Halogen Low Beam Headlights, Certain Connector Pins In The Headlight Switch Connector Come Into Contact With Each Other Causing A Short Circuit. Note: Vehicles With Xenon Low Beam Headlights Are Not Affected Because The Circuit In These Vehicles Contains A Fuse, Which Precludes Excessive Current Flow In The Case Of A Short Circuit. Audi S6 And S6 Avant Vehicles Are All Equipped With Xenon Low Beam Headlights And, Therefore, Are Not Longer Affected By This Recall.

Make Of Vehicle

AUDI

Model Of Vehicle

A6

Year

1998

Recall Campaign Number

06V198000

Component Description

Electrical System

Effect Of Defect

This Condition Could Lead To Overheating Or Fire.

Fix Defect

Dealers Will Reroute The Wiring Harness By Installing A Jumper Wiring Harness. The Recall Began On December 16, 2006. Owners May Contact Audi At 1-800-822-2834.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Volkswagen Of America, Inc

Start Of Manufacture

19970801

End Of Manufacture

20000531

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

70512

Date Owners Notified

20061216

Initiated By

Odi

Responsible Manufacturer

Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.

Date Report Received

20060605

Make Campaign Number

JN

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard