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1998 Audi A6 Electrical System Recall


NHTSA Recall #	42485
NHTSA Compaign #	04V133000
MFG Compaign #
Manufacturer	VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
Supplier	AUDI
Brand	AUDI
Model	A6
Model Year	1998
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of notification	26/07/04
Begin date of manufacuring	14/08/97
End date of manufacturing	12/02/04
Type of recall	V
Recall initiator	ODI
Report received	18/03/04
Report created	22/03/04
Regulation part number
FMV safety standard number
Estimated number of affected units	172866
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.
Recall 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).

What is Recall?
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Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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1998 Audi A6 Electrical System Recall

1998 Audi A6 Electrical System Recall

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