Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #06V198000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 06V198000 by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.. Includes 70,512 affected units, CROSSMEMBER COVER/DRIVERS SIDE DASH FIRE, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

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.

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 06V198000
Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2006-06-05T00:00:00
Subject: Crossmember cover/drivers side dash fire
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 70,512

Details

MFR Campaign Number: JN
Recall Type: Vehicle
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.
Consequence Summary: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-p77r~qitq-vbxr
NHTSA ID: 06V198000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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