1998-2005 Audi A6 and Audi Allroad recall: electrical system

Volkswagen Of America, Inc reported this safety recall on June 5, 2006. It covers about 70,512 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 70,512
reported: Jun 5, 2006
owners notified: Dec 16, 2006
related complaints: 139

Electrical system

What is wrong: 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.
Risk: This condition could lead to overheating or fire.
Remedy: 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 number 06V198000

Affected vehicles

Audi A6 1998-2004 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004
Audi Allroad 2001-2005 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 139 complaints about electrical problems.

2001 Audi A6 2002 Audi A6 2003 Audi A6 2004 Audi A6 2002 Audi Allroad 2003 Audi Allroad 2004 Audi Allroad 2005 Audi Allroad

Questions about recall 06V198000

Is there a recall on the 1998-2005 Audi A6 and Audi Allroad electrical system?

Yes. Recall 06V198000, reported on June 5, 2006, covers about 70,512 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 06V198000?

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.

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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