Recall 06V-198
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC recalled the 1998 to 2004 Audi A6 and 1 other model: Electrical system.
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 06V-198
- Reported
- June 5, 2006
- Vehicles affected
- 70,512 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
On certain passenger vehicles equipped with halogen low beam headlights, certain connector pins in the headlight switch connector come into contact with each other causing a short circuit. Note: vehicles with xenon low beam headlights are not affected because the circuit in these vehicles contains a fuse, which precludes excessive current flow in the case of a short circuit. Audi s6 and s6 avant vehicles are all equipped with xenon low beam headlights and, therefore, are not longer affected by this recall.
The risk
This condition could lead to overheating or fire.
The fix
Dealers will reroute the wiring harness by installing a jumper wiring harness. The recall began on december 16, 2006. Owners may contact audi at 1-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Volkswagen (audi) recall no. Jn.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-[removed] (tty 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- Audi A6 1998 to 2004
- Audi Allroad 2001 to 2005