Exterior lighting: headlightsRecall 05V-096 · Audi vehicles

VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC recall 05V-096 covers 9,965 Audi vehicles for a exterior lighting: headlights problem, reported to NHTSA on March 15, 2005.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected9,9652 models

ReportedMar 15, 2005Owners notified Apr 11, 2005

Complaints since40Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 05V096000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

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.

The risk

THIS CONDITION COULD AFFECT A DRIVER'S FIELD OF VIEW, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

What to do

The fix

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LEFT AND RIGHT XENON HEADLAMP REFLECTORS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 11, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AUDI AT 1-800-822-2834.

VW RECALL NO. JH. 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.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

2 models

Vehicles in this recall

Audi A42003, 2004

Audi S42003, 2004

Built from January 1, 2003 to February 28, 2004. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.