2001 AUDI A6 RECALL - #04V133000
RECALL FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2001 AUDI A6 |
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| Manufacturer |
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC |
| Manufactured between |
8/14/1997 - 2/12/2004 |
| Recalled on |
3/22/2004 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION |
| Owners Notified on |
7/26/2004 |
| # Affected |
172,866 |
| Recalled for |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
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. |
| 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). |
| See also |
2001 AUDI A6 Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, STORAGE, TANK ASSEMBLY
2001 AUDI A6 Recall for VISIBILITY, WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
2001 AUDI A6 Recall for TIRES
2001 AUDI A6 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2001 AUDI A6 Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, STORAGE, TANK ASSEMBLY
2001 AUDI A6 Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER, STORAGE, TANK ASSEMBLY
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