NHTSA recall 05V096000

Exterior Lighting · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

March 15, 2005report date

9,965units affected

Vehicle recalltype

Details

What's wrong: 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.

Why it matters: This condition could affect a driver's field of view, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix: Dealers will replace the left and right xenon headlamp reflectors free of charge. The recall began on April 11, 2005.

Affected vehicles on MotorDeets

2003 Audi A4
2003 Audi S4
2004 Audi A4
2004 Audi S4

All model years NHTSA lists

2003 Audi A4, 2004 Audi A4, 2003 Audi S4, 2004 Audi S4.

Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 05V096000.

Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.