NHTSA Recall # | 55725 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 05V096000 |
MFG Compaign # | JH |
Manufacturer | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC |
Supplier | AUDI |
Brand | AUDI |
Model | A4 |
Model Year | 2004 |
Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS |
Date of notification | 11/04/05 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 01/01/03 |
End date of manufacturing | 28/02/04 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 15/03/05 |
Report created | 15/03/05 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 9965 |
Defect 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 summary | This condition could affect a driver's field of view, increasing the risk of a crash. |
Corrective action | 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. |
Recall notes | Vw recall no. Jh. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www. Safercar. Gov. |