NHTSA recall 04V133000
Electrical System · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Details
What's wrong: 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.
Why it matters: A fire could originate in the left dashboard area.
The fix: 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…
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
- 1998 Audi A6
- 1998 Audi S6
- 1999 Audi A6
- 1999 Audi S6
- 2000 Audi A6
- 2000 Audi S6
- 2001 Audi A6
- 2001 Audi Allroad
- 2001 Audi S6
- 2002 Audi A6
- 2002 Audi Allroad
- 2002 Audi S6
- 2003 Audi A6
- 2003 Audi Allroad
- 2003 Audi RS6
- 2003 Audi S6
- 2004 Audi A6
- 2004 Audi Allroad
- 2004 Audi S6
All model years NHTSA lists
1998 Audi A6, 1999 Audi A6, 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, 1998 Audi S6, 1999 Audi S6, 2000 Audi S6, 2001 Audi S6, 2002 Audi S6, 2003 Audi S6, 2004 Audi S6.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 04V133000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.