Recall 04V133000: 1998–2004 Audi S6 and 3 other models

Report received

Mar 18, 2004

Manufacturer

Volkswagen of america, inc

Potentially affected

172,866vehicles

Model years

1998–2004

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

On certain passenger vehicles, if a driver's knees push against the knee bolster (crash element) located under the dashboard, it can contact the headlight switch wiring harness, and an electrical short could occur.

Possible consequence

A fire could originate in the left dashboard area.

Remedy

Dealers will install a protective covering on the knee bolster (crash element). In addition, the wiring harness as well as the felt protector on the left side of the dashboard carrier will be checked, and replaced if necessary. The recall began on july 26, 2004. Owners should contact audi at 1-800-822-2834.

Affected model years

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

• 1998 Audi A6130 complaints
• 1999 Audi A6217 complaints
• 2000 Audi A6148 complaints
• 2001 Audi A6113 complaints
• 2002 Audi A688 complaints
• 2003 Audi A666 complaints
• 2004 Audi A635 complaints
• 2001 Audi Allroad17 complaints
• 2002 Audi Allroad8 complaints
• 2003 Audi Allroad14 complaints
• 2004 Audi Allroad15 complaints
• 2003 Audi RS643 complaints
• 1998 Audi S61 complaints
• 1999 Audi S60 complaints
• 2000 Audi S60 complaints
• 2001 Audi S61 complaints
• 2002 Audi S67 complaints
• 2003 Audi S62 complaints
• 2004 Audi S60 complaints