Recall 96V-088
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC recalled the 1996 Audi A4: Electrical system (horn).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 96V-088
- Reported
- May 23, 1996
- Vehicles affected
- 3,700 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
The horn can work only intermittently due to insufficient electrical ground contact.
The risk
This condition could prevent a driver from sounding a warning by using the horn increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
The fix
Corrective action: dealers will install a ground contact spring which will enhance the electrical ground connection.
Notes from the manufacturer
System: communications; horn assembly. Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.note: owner notification is expected to being during late may 1996. Note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and od not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time, should contact volkswagen at 1-[removed]. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-[removed].
Affected vehicles
- Audi A4 1996