NHTSA recall 00V-317 (00V317000)

electrical system recall reported October 11, 2000 - about 27,900 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 00V317000
Also written as: 00V-317
Reported: October 11, 2000
Vehicles affected: ~27,900
Component: electrical system

What is being recalled

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE PLASTIC IGNITION SWITCH HOUSING CAN FRACTURE AT THE RETURN SPRING ANCHOR POINT. FRACTURE OF THE HOUSING COULD CAUSE THE RETURN SPRING FORCE TO BE INSUFFICIENT FOR RETURNING THE IGNITION KEY TO THE RUNNING POSITION AFTER STARTING THE ENGINE.

Why it is dangerous

THIS CONDITION CAUSES ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES SUCH AS WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND HEADLIGHTS TO BECOME INOPERATIVE.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 00V-317 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Audi A4 - 1996, 1997

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

Is YOUR car included? A campaign rarely covers every single vehicle of a model year. Check your exact car by its 17-character VIN with the free VIN decoder and recall check.

Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.