NHTSA recall 04V-133 (04V133000)

electrical system recall reported March 18, 2004 - about 172,866 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 04V133000
Also written as: 04V-133
Reported: March 18, 2004
Vehicles affected: ~172,866
Component: electrical system

What is being recalled

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.

Why it is dangerous

A FIRE COULD ORIGINATE IN THE LEFT DASHBOARD AREA.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

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.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 04V-133 when calling a dealer.

Affected 3 models

Audi A6 - 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004

Audi RS6 - 2003

Audi Allroad - 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004

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.