1996 Audi A4 Recalls

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 1996 Audi A4. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 06V403000Oct 23, 200628,594 vehicles potentially affected
  Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
  Covers: Audi A4 1996–1997

  Reported issue: On certain passenger vehicles, as a result of a problem in the production process of the ignition switch, the anchor point of the spring may crack. This could potentially cause the return spring force to be insufficient for returning the ignition key to the running position after starting the engine.

  Possible consequence: This condition causes electrical accessories such as windshield wipers and headlights to become inoperative increasing the risk of a crash.

  Remedy: Dealers will install a new ignition switch with an optimized anchor point free of charge. The recall began on november 27, 2006. Owners may contact audi at 1-800-822-2834. Note: this recall supersedes the remedy program under a previous recall (please see 00v317).

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• 00V317000Oct 11, 200027,900 vehicles potentially affected
  Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
  Covers: Audi A4 1996–1997

  Reported issue: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The plastic ignition switch housing can fracture at the return spring anchor point. Fracture of the housing could cause the return spring force to be insufficient for returning the ignition key to the running position after starting the engine.

  Possible consequence: This condition causes electrical accessories such as windshield wipers and headlights to become inoperative.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace the ignition switch.

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• 97V175000Oct 8, 199739,300 vehicles potentially affected
  Air bags › Frontal
  Covers: Audi A4 1995–1997, 90 1995–1997, A6 1995–1997 +2 more

  Reported issue: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The discharge of static electricity under low humidity conditions can activate the driver side air bag when the driver enters or exits the vehicle and forms an electrical circuit by touching certain areas of the steering wheel.

  Possible consequence: Activation of the air bag under these conditions can cause personal injury.

  Remedy: Dealers will install a ground wire on the driver side air bag.

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• 96V088000May 23, 19963,700 vehicles potentially affected
  Electrical system › Horn
  Covers: Audi A4 1996

  Reported issue: The horn can work only intermittently due to insufficient electrical ground contact.

  Possible consequence: This condition could prevent a driver from sounding a warning by using the horn increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.

  Remedy: Corrective action: dealers will install a ground contact spring which will enhance the electrical ground connection.

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NHTSA investigations

• EA00021Degraded braking in wet weatherClosed · Aug 11, 2000
• PE00016Degraded braking wet weather conditionClosed · Apr 4, 2000
• RQ00009Ignition switchClosed · Mar 21, 2000

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