NHTSA Recall 04V133000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMMar 18, 2004· VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
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
A FIRE COULD ORIGINATE IN THE LEFT DASHBOARD AREA.
Remedy
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.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Audi | A6 |
| 2001 | Audi | A6 |
| 2002 | Audi | A6 |
| 2003 | Audi | A6 |
| 2004 | Audi | A6 |
| 2001 | Audi | Allroad |
| 2002 | Audi | Allroad |
| 2003 | Audi | Allroad |
| 2004 | Audi | Allroad |
| 2003 | Audi | RS6 |
| 2001 | Audi | S6 |
| 2003 | Audi | S6 |
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