Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Manufacturer
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
What Happened
Your vehicle's headlight reflectors may degrade over time, reducing brightness.
Risk if Unfixed
This could affect your field of view while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Dealers will replace the left and right headlight reflectors free of charge, starting April 11, 2005. You can contact Audi at 1-800-822-2834 for more information.
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Original — What Happened
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY OF XENON HEADLAMP COATING DEGRADATION OVER TIME. THE LUMINOUS TRANSMITTANCE OF THE HEADLAMP MAY DECREASE OVER A PERIOD OF TIME.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
THIS CONDITION COULD AFFECT A DRIVER'S FIELD OF VIEW, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LEFT AND RIGHT XENON HEADLAMP REFLECTORS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 11, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AUDI AT 1-800-822-2834.
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