Recall 96V088000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN Defect in 1996-1996 AUDI A4
RECALL This recall affects up to 3,700 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 96V088000 |
| Manufacturer | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC |
| Vehicles Affected | 3,700 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
THE HORN CAN WORK ONLY INTERMITTENTLY DUE TO INSUFFICIENT ELECTRICAL GROUND CONTACT.
Safety 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.
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