Recall
Audi A4 — 96V088000
NHTSA ID
96V088000
Make
Audi
Model
A4
Years Affected
1996
Recall Date
1996-05-23
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN
Units Affected
3,700
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
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.