Crossmember cover/drivers side dash fire
Defect Summary
On certain passenger vehicles equipped with halogen low beam headlights, certain connector pins in the headlight switch connector come into contact with each other causing a short circuit. note: vehicles with xenon low beam headlights are not affected because the circuit in these vehicles contains a fuse, which precludes excessive current flow in the case of a short circuit. audi s6 and s6 avant vehicles are all equipped with xenon low beam headlights and, therefore, are not longer affected by this recall.
Safety Consequence
This condition could lead to overheating or fire.
Corrective Action
Dealers will reroute the wiring harness by installing a jumper wiring harness. the recall began on december 16, 2006. owners may contact audi at 1-800-822-2834.
Similar Recalls
Other recalls from Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. or involving N/A.
FAQ: Recall 06V198000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 06V198000?
NHTSA recall 06V198000 was issued by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. on June 5, 2006. It addresses: Crossmember cover/drivers side dash fire. The recall affects approximately 70,512 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 06V198000 or the manufacturer campaign number JN. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.