Make : AUDI | Model : A4 | Year : 1996 |
Build Dates : 19950901 - 19960101 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 96V088000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19960531 | Date Received by ODI: 19960523 | Date Added to Database: 19960523 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | ||
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Component: COMMUNICATIONS:HORN ASSEMBLY | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 3700 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE HORN CAN WORK ONLY INTERMITTENTLY DUE TO INSUFFICIENT ELECTRICAL GROUND CONTACT. |
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Consequence:
THIS CONDITION COULD PREVENT A DRIVER FROM SOUNDING A WARNING BY USING THE HORN INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. |
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Remedy:
CORRECTIVE ACTION: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A GROUND CONTACT SPRING WHICH WILL ENHANCE THE ELECTRICAL GROUND CONNECTION. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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