NHTSA recall 96V-088 (96V088000)

electrical system recall reported May 23, 1996 - about 3,700 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 96V088000
Also written as: 96V-088
Reported: May 23, 1996
Vehicles affected: ~3,700
Component: electrical system

What is being recalled

THE HORN CAN WORK ONLY INTERMITTENTLY DUE TO INSUFFICIENT ELECTRICAL GROUND CONTACT.

Why it is dangerous

THIS CONDITION COULD PREVENT A DRIVER FROM SOUNDING A WARNING BY USING THE HORN INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

CORRECTIVE ACTION: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A GROUND CONTACT SPRING WHICH WILL ENHANCE THE ELECTRICAL GROUND CONNECTION.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 96V-088 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Audi A4 - 1996

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