Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Manufacturer
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
What Happened
The knee bolster under your dashboard has a wire harness that controls your headlights. If your knees bump against this bolster, it could accidentally touch the wiring and cause a short circuit.
Risk if Unfixed
This could spark a fire in the left side of your dashboard, which could spread quickly and cause serious damage to your vehicle.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will add a protective covering to the knee bolster, check the wiring harness, and replace it if needed, all for free. They'll also inspect the felt protector on your dashboard carrier and replace it if necessary.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, IF A DRIVER'S KNEES PUSH AGAINST THE KNEE BOLSTER (CRASH ELEMENT) LOCATED UNDER THE DASHBOARD, IT CAN CONTACT THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH WIRING HARNESS, AND AN ELECTRICAL SHORT COULD OCCUR.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A FIRE COULD ORIGINATE IN THE LEFT DASHBOARD AREA.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A PROTECTIVE COVERING ON THE KNEE BOLSTER (CRASH ELEMENT). IN ADDITION, THE WIRING HARNESS AS WELL AS THE FELT PROTECTOR ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE DASHBOARD CARRIER WILL BE CHECKED, AND REPLACED IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 26, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT AUDI AT 1-800-822-2834.
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