Vehicle recall 04V133000 · March 18, 2004
Audi A6, S6 and 2 more models
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,…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- A fire could originate in the left dashboard area.
- Remedy
- 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.
- Notes
- Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 04V133000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 18, 2004
- Filed by
- VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
- Owner notification
- July 26, 2004
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 172,866
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Electrical system
Vehicles covered
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