2003 Audi S6

2003 Audi S6 Recalls

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2003 Audi S6 Recalls

2003 AUDI S6 Recall ID from NHTSA: 04V133000
Auto Recall Date:
MAR 18, 2004

Vehicle Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 172866
Model Affected
2003 AUDI S6

2003 Audi S6 Defect Summary:
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.

Defect 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.

Estimated Vehicles Affected:
172866

Notes:
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