Vehicle recall 96V088000 · May 23, 1996
1996 Audi A4
The horn can work only intermittently due to insufficient electrical ground contact.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The horn can work only intermittently due to insufficient electrical ground contact.
- Consequence
- This condition could prevent a driver from sounding a warning by using the horn increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
- Remedy
- Corrective action: dealers will install a ground contact spring which will enhance the electrical ground connection.
- Notes
- System: communications; horn assembly. Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.note: owner notification is expected to being during late may 1996. Note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and od not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time, should contact Volkswagen at 1-800-822-2834. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 96V088000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 23, 1996
- Filed by
- VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
- Owner notification
- May 31, 1996
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 3,700
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system › Horn
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