Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #04V133000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 04V133000 by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.. Includes 172,866 affected units, VW/DRIVERS SIDE DASH FIRE, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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

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 Overview

NHTSA ID: 04V133000
Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2004-03-18T00:00:00
Subject: Vw/drivers side dash fire
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 172,866

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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.
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.

Safety Information

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

Metadata

SID: row-ps8e-urav_5tz6
NHTSA ID: 04V133000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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