AUDI A4 1996: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 96V088000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| AUDI | A4 | 1996 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1996-05-31 | 1996-05-23 | 1996-05-23 |
Production Dates: 1995-09-01 - 1996-01-01
Manufacturers Involved: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 3700
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
THE HORN CAN WORK ONLY INTERMITTENTLY DUE TO INSUFFICIENT ELECTRICAL GROUND CONTACT.
THIS CONDITION COULD PREVENT A DRIVER FROM SOUNDING A WARNING BY USING THE HORN INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
CORRECTIVE ACTION: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A GROUND CONTACT SPRING WHICH WILL ENHANCE THE ELECTRICAL GROUND CONNECTION.
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.
