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