Recall 00V317000: 1996–1997 Audi A4

Report received

Oct 11, 2000

Manufacturer

Volkswagen of america,inc

Potentially affected

27,900vehicles

Model years

1996–1997

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1996 Audi A489 complaints
• 1997 Audi A498 complaints