NHTSA vehicle safety data
2001 Audi S6
The 2001 Audi S6 has 1 NHTSA recall and 1 owner complaint on record — every open recall is repaired free at an authorized Audi dealer.
Complete safety data for the 2001 Audi S6. Data pulled live from api.nhtsa.gov.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA #04V133000Reported March 18, 2004 · VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
Defect description
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, IF A DRIVER'S KNEES PUSH AGAINST THE KNEE BOLSTER (CRASH ELEMENT) LOCATED UNDER THE DASHBOARD, IT CAN CONTACT THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH WIRING HARNESS, AND AN ELECTRICAL SHORT COULD OCCUR.
Safety consequence
A FIRE COULD ORIGINATE IN THE LEFT DASHBOARD AREA.
Free manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A PROTECTIVE COVERING ON THE KNEE BOLSTER (CRASH ELEMENT). IN ADDITION, THE WIRING HARNESS AS WELL AS THE FELT PROTECTOR ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE DASHBOARD CARRIER WILL BE CHECKED, AND REPLACED IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 26, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT AUDI AT 1-800-822-2834.
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).