AUDI A4 1996: COMMUNICATIONS:HORN ASSEMBLY
| Make : AUDI | Model : A4 | Year : 1996 |
| Build Dates : 1995-09-01 - 1996-01-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 96V088000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1996-05-31 | Date Received by ODI: 1996-05-23 | Date Added to Database: 1996-05-23 |
| Manufacturers Involved: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC | ||
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| Component: COMMUNICATIONS:HORN ASSEMBLY | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 3700 | ||
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Summary:
THE HORN CAN WORK ONLY INTERMITTENTLY DUE TO INSUFFICIENT ELECTRICAL GROUND CONTACT. |
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Consequence:
THIS CONDITION COULD PREVENT A DRIVER FROM SOUNDING A WARNING BY USING THE HORN INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. |
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Remedy:
CORRECTIVE ACTION: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A GROUND CONTACT SPRING WHICH WILL ENHANCE THE ELECTRICAL GROUND CONNECTION. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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Notes:
SYSTEM: COMMUNICATIONS; HORN ASSEMBLY. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.NOTE: OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEING DURING LATE MAY 1996. NOTE: OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND OD NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, SHOULD CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-822-2834. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393. |
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