Recall 06V198000: Potential Under Dash Electrical Fire

MAKE/MODELS: MODEL/BUILD YEARS:

Audi/A6 1998-2000

Audi/A6 Avant 1998-2000

Audi/S6 1998-2000

Audi/S6 Avant 1998-2000

MANUFACTURER: Volkswagen of America, Inc.

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 06V198000 MFG'S REPORT DATE: June 02, 2006

COMPONENT: Electrical System

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: ?

SUMMARY:
On certain passenger vehicles, while performing the remedial repair for recall 04V133000, if the plastic cover is not securely installed to the driver's side support crossmember, the headlight switch wiring harness could come into contact with the crossmember.

CONSEQUENCE:
This could lead to an electrical short in the harness, which could lead to a fire in the driver's side dashboard area.

REMEDY:
The manufacturer has not yet provided a remedy or an owner notification schedule for this campaign. Owners may contact Audi at 1-800-822-2834.

NOTES:
Customers may also contact The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.