Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Manufacturer
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
What Happened
The electrical connector in your headlight switch can sometimes touch the wrong wires, causing a short circuit.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, it could cause your headlight to overheat and potentially catch fire, which could lead to a serious safety issue.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will rewire the electrical harness to prevent the short circuit – this repair is free, and you should schedule it as soon as possible.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
THIS CONDITION COULD LEAD TO OVERHEATING OR FIRE.
Original — 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.
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