Electrical system: hornRecall 96V-088 · 1996 Audi A4

VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC recall 96V-088 covers 3,700 1996 Audi A4 for a electrical system: horn problem, reported to NHTSA on May 23, 1996.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected3,7001 model

ReportedMay 23, 1996Owners notified May 31, 1996

Complaints since26Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 96V088000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

THE HORN CAN WORK ONLY INTERMITTENTLY DUE TO INSUFFICIENT ELECTRICAL GROUND CONTACT.

The risk

THIS CONDITION COULD PREVENT A DRIVER FROM SOUNDING A WARNING BY USING THE HORN INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

What to do

The fix

CORRECTIVE ACTION: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A GROUND CONTACT SPRING WHICH WILL ENHANCE THE ELECTRICAL GROUND CONNECTION.

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

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Audi A41996

Built from September 1, 1995 to January 1, 1996. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.