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.
Volkswagen Group of America – VW/DRIVERS SIDE DASH FIRE
| Report Received Date | 03/18/2004 |
| NHTSA ID | 04V133000 |
| Consequence Summary | A FIRE COULD ORIGINATE IN THE LEFT DASHBOARD AREA. |
| Corrective Action | 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. |
| Recall Code | NR (Not Reported) |
| Potentially Affected | 172866 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=04V133000) |
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