1994-1996 Audi 100, Audi 90 and others recall: switch

Volkswagen Of America,inc reported this safety recall on January 29, 1996. It covers about 24,000 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 24,000
reported: Jan 29, 1996
owners notified: Apr 23, 1996
related complaints: 86

Electrical system: ignition: switch

What is wrong: Defective ignition switches were improperly manufactured and can cause some electrical accessories to malfunction.
Risk: Some electrical accessories, such as, turn signals, windshield wipers, lamps, power wind0ws and air conditioners can malfunction when the car is started.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the ignition switch.

Recall number 96V017000

Affected vehicles

Audi 100 1994-1996 1994 1995 1996
Audi 90 1994-1996 1994 1995 1996
Audi A6 1994-1996 1994 1995 1996
Audi Cabriolet 1994-1996 1994 1995 1996
Audi S4 1994-1996 1994 1995 1996
Audi S6 1994-1996 1994 1995 1996

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 86 complaints about electrical problems.

1994 Audi 100 1995 Audi 100 1996 Audi 100 1994 Audi 90 1995 Audi 90 1996 Audi 90 1994 Audi A6 1995 Audi A6 1996 Audi A6 1994 Audi Cabriolet 1995 Audi Cabriolet 1996 Audi Cabriolet

Questions about recall 96V017000

Is there a recall on the 1994-1996 Audi 100, Audi 90 and others switch?

Yes. Recall 96V017000, reported on January 29, 1996, covers about 24,000 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 96V017000?

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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