Recall 06V403000: 1996–1997 Audi A4

Report received

Oct 23, 2006

Manufacturer

Volkswagen of america, inc

Potentially affected

28,594vehicles

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

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).

Affected model years

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

• 1996 Audi A489 complaints
• 1997 Audi A498 complaints