AUDI A6 1999: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 04V133000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| AUDI | A6 | 1999 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2004-07-26 | 2004-03-18 | 2004-03-22 |
Production Dates: 1997-08-14 - 2004-02-12
Manufacturers Involved: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 172866
Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, IF A DRIVER'S KNEES PUSH AGAINST THE KNEE BOLSTER "CRASH ELEMENT" LOCATED UNDER THE DASHBOARD, IT CAN CONTACT THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH WIRING HARNESS, AND AN ELECTRICAL SHORT COULD OCCUR.
A FIRE COULD ORIGINATE IN THE LEFT DASHBOARD AREA.
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A PROTECTIVE COVERING ON THE KNEE BOLSTER "CRASH ELEMENT". IN ADDITION, THE WIRING HARNESS AS WELL AS THE FELT PROTECTOR ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE DASHBOARD CARRIER WILL BE CHECKED, AND REPLACED IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 26, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT AUDI AT 1-800-822-2834.
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
