NHTSA recall 05V-096 (05V096000)

exterior lighting recall reported March 15, 2005 - about 9,965 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 05V096000
Also written as: 05V-096
Manufacturer number: JH
Reported: March 15, 2005
Vehicles affected: ~9,965
Component: exterior lighting

What is being recalled

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.

Why it is dangerous

THIS CONDITION COULD AFFECT A DRIVER'S FIELD OF VIEW, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

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.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 05V-096 when calling a dealer.

Affected 2 models

Audi A4 - 2003, 2004

Audi S4 - 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.