Make : AUDI Model : S4 CABRIOLET Year : 2004
Build Dates : 20030101 - 20040228
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 05V096000
Date Owner's Notified: 20050411 Date Received by ODI: 20050315 Date Added to Databse: 20050315
Manufacturer's Involved: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: JH
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 9965
Summary:
      ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY OF XENON HEADLAMP COATING DEGRADATION OVER TIME. THE LUMINOUS TRANSMITTANCE OF THE HEADLAMP MAY DECREASE OVER A PERIOD OF TIME.
Consequence:
      THIS CONDITION COULD AFFECT A DRIVER'S FIELD OF VIEW, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy:
      DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LEFT AND RIGHT XENON HEADLAMP REFLECTORS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 11, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AUDI AT 1-800-822-2834.
Report Initiator: MFR Vehicles Report
Regulation Part Number: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:
Notes:
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