1998 AUDI A6 Recall 39444 Details
 

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NHTSA Campaign #:	04V133000
Make:	Audi
Model:	A6
Year:	1998
Component:	Electrical system
Manufacturers Involved:	Volkswagen of america, inc
Begin Date Of Manufacturing:	08/14/1997
End Date Of Manufacturing:	02/12/2004
Recall Type:	V
Potential Number Of Units Affected:	172866
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer:	07/26/2004
Recall Initiator:	Odi
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall:	Volkswagen of america, inc
Date Report Received By ODI:	03/18/2004
Date Added To File:	03/22/2004
Defect Summary:	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.
Consequence Summary:	A fire could originate in the left dashboard area.
Corrective Action:	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.
Further Notes:	Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration¿s auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

1998 Audi A6 Electrical system Recall