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2004 Audi S6

Component

Electrical System

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

a fire could originate in the left dashboard area.

Recall Notes

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.

2003 Audi S6

Component

Electrical System

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

a fire could originate in the left dashboard area.

Recall Notes

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.

2002 Audi S6

Component

Electrical System

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

a fire could originate in the left dashboard area.

Recall Notes

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.

2001 Audi S6

Component

Electrical System

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

a fire could originate in the left dashboard area.

Recall Notes

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.

2000 Audi S6

Component

Electrical System

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

a fire could originate in the left dashboard area.

Recall Notes

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.

1999 Audi S6

Component

Electrical System

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

a fire could originate in the left dashboard area.

Recall Notes

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.

1998 Audi S6

Component

Electrical System

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

a fire could originate in the left dashboard area.

Recall Notes

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.

1996 Audi S6

Component

Electrical System:Ignition:Switch

Consequence of Defect

defective ignition switches were improperly manufactured and can cause some electrical accessories to malfunction.

Corrective Action

some electrical accessories, such as, turn signals, windshield wipers, lamps, power wind0ws and air conditioners can malfunction when the car is started.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the ignition switch.

1995 Audi S6

Component

Electrical System:Ignition:Switch

Consequence of Defect

defective ignition switches were improperly manufactured and can cause some electrical accessories to malfunction.

Corrective Action

some electrical accessories, such as, turn signals, windshield wipers, lamps, power wind0ws and air conditioners can malfunction when the car is started.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the ignition switch.

1995 Audi S6

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: passenger vehicles. a fuel feed line connecting the fuel filter to the engine can prematurely age and shrink through exposure to high under hood temperature caused by the turbocharger.

Corrective Action

this can result in fuel seepage at the connection.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the entire fuel feed line from the fuel filter to the engine with a fuel line of shrinkage-proof material.

1994 Audi S6

Component

Electrical System:Ignition:Switch

Consequence of Defect

defective ignition switches were improperly manufactured and can cause some electrical accessories to malfunction.

Corrective Action

some electrical accessories, such as, turn signals, windshield wipers, lamps, power wind0ws and air conditioners can malfunction when the car is started.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the ignition switch.

1994 Audi S6

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: passenger vehicles. a fuel feed line connecting the fuel filter to the engine can prematurely age and shrink through exposure to high under hood temperature caused by the turbocharger.

Corrective Action

this can result in fuel seepage at the connection.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the entire fuel feed line from the fuel filter to the engine with a fuel line of shrinkage-proof material.

1993 Audi S6

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: passenger vehicles. a fuel feed line connecting the fuel filter to the engine can prematurely age and shrink through exposure to high under hood temperature caused by the turbocharger.

Corrective Action

this can result in fuel seepage at the connection.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the entire fuel feed line from the fuel filter to the engine with a fuel line of shrinkage-proof material.

1992 Audi S6

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: passenger vehicles. a fuel feed line connecting the fuel filter to the engine can prematurely age and shrink through exposure to high under hood temperature caused by the turbocharger.

Corrective Action

this can result in fuel seepage at the connection.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the entire fuel feed line from the fuel filter to the engine with a fuel line of shrinkage-proof material.