NHTSA recall 96V017000
Electrical System · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Details
What's wrong: Defective ignition switches were improperly manufactured and can cause some electrical accessories to malfunction.
Why it matters: Some electrical accessories, such as, turn signals, windshield wipers, lamps, power wind0ws and air conditioners can malfunction when the car is started.
The fix: Dealers will replace the ignition switch.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
- 1994 Audi A6
- 1994 Audi Cabriolet
- 1994 Audi S4
- 1994 Audi S6
- 1995 Audi A6
- 1995 Audi Cabriolet
- 1995 Audi S4
- 1995 Audi S6
- 1996 Audi A6
- 1996 Audi Cabriolet
- 1996 Audi S4
- 1996 Audi S6
All model years NHTSA lists
1994 Audi 100, 1995 Audi 100, 1996 Audi 100, 1994 Audi 90, 1995 Audi 90, 1996 Audi 90, 1994 Audi A6, 1995 Audi A6, 1996 Audi A6, 1994 Audi Cabriolet, 1995 Audi Cabriolet, 1996 Audi Cabriolet, 1994 Audi S4, 1995 Audi S4, 1996 Audi S4, 1994 Audi S6, 1995 Audi S6, 1996 Audi S6.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 96V017000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.