Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #06V403000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 06V403000 by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.. Includes 28,594 affected units, IGNITION SWITCH, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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).

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 06V403000
Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2006-10-23T00:00:00
Subject: Ignition switch
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 28,594

Details

MFR Campaign Number: JS
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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.
Consequence Summary: This condition causes electrical accessories such as windshield wipers and headlights to become inoperative increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: 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).

Safety Information

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

Metadata

SID: row-ucmk~z8hv-72gu
NHTSA ID: 06V403000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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