1996-1997 Audi A4 recall: switch
Volkswagen Of America,inc reported this safety recall on October 11, 2000. It covers about 27,900 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 27,900
- reported
- Oct 11, 2000
- owners notified
- Jul 6, 2001
- related complaints
- 59
Electrical system: ignition: switch
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The plastic ignition switch housing can fracture at the return spring anchor point. Fracture of the housing could cause the return spring force to be insufficient for returning the ignition key to the running position after starting the engine.
- Risk
- This condition causes electrical accessories such as windshield wipers and headlights to become inoperative.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the ignition switch.
Recall number 00V317000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 59 complaints about electrical problems.
Questions about recall 00V317000
Is there a recall on the 1996-1997 Audi A4 switch?
Yes. Recall 00V317000, reported on October 11, 2000, covers about 27,900 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 00V317000?
Dealers will replace the ignition switch.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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