| Make : AUDI | Model : A4 CABRIOLET | Year : 2003 |
| Build Dates : 20030101 - 20040228 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 05V096000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20050411 | Date Received by ODI: 20050315 | Date Added to Database: 20050315 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: JH | ||
| Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 9965 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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Consequence:
THIS CONDITION COULD AFFECT A DRIVER'S FIELD OF VIEW, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LEFT AND RIGHT XENON HEADLAMP REFLECTORS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 11, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT AUDI AT 1-800-822-2834. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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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). |
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