1996 AUDI A4 Recalls (6)

Campaign:
96V088000 on 05/22/1996
Component:
Communications:horn assembly
Manufactured:
08/31/1995 - 12/31/1995
Affected:
3,700
Defect:
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.
Correction:
Corrective action: dealers will install a ground contact spring which will enhance the electrical ground connection.
Notes:
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.
Campaign:
97V175000 on 10/09/1997
Component:
Air bags:frontal
Manufactured:
06/30/1994 - 09/29/1996
Affected:
39,300
Defect:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the discharge of static electricity under low humidity conditions can activate the driver side air bag when the driver enters or exits the vehicle and forms an electrical circuit by touching certain areas of the steering wheel.
Consequence:
Activation of the air bag under these conditions can cause personal injury.
Correction:
Dealers will install a ground wire on the driver side air bag.
Notes:
Owner notification began october 13, 1997.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact audi at 1-800-822-2834.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Campaign:
00V317000 on 10/23/2000
Component:
Electrical system:ignition:switch
Manufactured:
09/30/1995 - 08/30/1997
Affected:
27,900
Defect:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the plastic ignition switch housing can fracture at the return spring anchor point. fracture of the housing could cause the return spring force to be insufficient for returning the ignition key to the running position after starting the engine.
Consequence:
This condition causes electrical accessories such as windshield wipers and headlights to become inoperative.
Correction:
Dealers will replace the ignition switch.
Notes:
Owner notification began july 6, 2001. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact audi at 1-800-822-2834. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Campaign:
06E049000 on 06/04/2006
Component:
Exterior lighting
Affected:
27,176
Defect:
Certain ck motorsports combination headlights, clear corner, bumper, and side marker lights sold as replacement lamps for use on the passenger vehicles listed above. some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Consequence:
Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
Correction:
Ck motorsport will notify owners and replace the noncompliant lamps free of charge. the recall began on july 1, 2006. owners may contact ck motorsport at 1-909-610-7211.
Notes:
This recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles manufactured by the vehicle manufacturers.for more information on the lamp model numbers, click on document search and view document titled "lamp model numbers."customers may 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.
Campaign:
06E060000 on 06/28/2006
Component:
Exterior lighting
Affected:
87,745
Defect:
Certain aai motorsports combination lamps sold as replacement lamps for use on the above list passenger vehicles. combination lamps not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Consequence:
Lack of amber side reflectors in the lamps will decrease lighting visibility to other drivers and may possibly result in a vehicle crash
Correction:
Aai motorsports will notify owners and replace the lamps free of charge. the recall began on august 1, 2006. owners may contact aai motorsports at 909-923-9188.
Notes:
This recall only pertains to aai motorsports aftermarket lamps and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the listed passenger vehicles.for more information on the lamp model numbers, click on document search and view document titled "lamp model numbers."customers may 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.
Campaign:
06V403000 on 10/22/2006
Component:
Electrical system:ignition:switch
Manufactured:
09/30/1995 - 08/30/1997
Affected:
28,594
Defect:
On certain passenger vehicles, as a result of a problem in the production process of the ignition switch, the anchor point of the spring may crack. this could potentially cause the return spring force to be insufficient for returning the ignition key to the running position after starting the engine.
Consequence:
This condition causes electrical accessories such as windshield wipers and headlights to become inoperative increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Dealers will install a new ignition switch with an optimized anchor point free of charge. the recall began on november 27, 2006. owners may contact audi at 1-800-822-2834. note: this recall supersedes the remedy program under a previous recall (please see 00v317).
Notes:
Audi recall no. js.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.

1996 AUDI A4 TSBs (40)

Bulletin:
970501975X
Component:
114000 electrical system:wiring
Summary:
Repair manual on electrical wiring diagrams. *yc
Bulletin:
9801C
Component:
102000 power train:manual transmission
Summary:
Vehicle exhibits delayed 1-2 shift under part load after a cold start. *yc
Bulletin:
980264
Component:
355100 equipment:other:labels
Summary:
Information on airbag label for replacement windshield. *yc
Bulletin:
980174
Component:
220000 seats
Summary:
Removing and installing the front seat backrest panel. *yc
Bulletin:
980215
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Subject on torque specification change for vehicles with 1.8, 5 valve turbo. *yc
Bulletin:
9802
Component:
021000 suspension:front
Summary:
Clunking or rattling noise from one or both sides of front suspension when driving over rough roads. *yc
Bulletin:
A9815
Component:
114000 electrical system:wiring
Summary:
Subject on electrical wiring diagrams, troubleshooting & component locations technical bulletin no. 8. *yc
Bulletin:
9804
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Vehicle exhibiting a whining / whirring type noise at certain mph ranges. *tt
Bulletin:
8
Component:
114000 electrical system:wiring
Summary:
Service information on electrical wiring diagram. *tt
Bulletin:
9801I
Component:
101000 power train:clutch assembly
Summary:
Information on servicing clutch and clutch controls on vehicles with fwd manual transmissions. *tt
Bulletin:
11
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
This technical repair manual contains the electrical wiring diagrams, troubleshooting and complent locations. *tt
Bulletin:
400101
Component:
021000 suspension:front
Summary:
Subject regarding noisy front suspension. *jg
Bulletin:
092603
Component:
015100 steering:hydraulic power assist:pump
Summary:
Zf vh recall of the zf steering pump, supplied to wd's for replacement of the audi a4 passat p/n 8d0 145 156fx instead of the correct zf p/n 7691 955 276zw. 2004 audi a4 also included. *tt
Bulletin:
042804
Component:
021530 suspension:front:control arm:lower arm
Summary:
Service action to inspect lower control arm seals. *tt
Bulletin:
JE
Component:
021530 suspension:front:control arm:lower arm
Summary:
Check/replace replace front suspension lower control arms. *tc
Bulletin:
11242004
Component:
021530 suspension:front:control arm:lower arm
Summary:
Service action je campaign-check/replace front suspension lower control arms. audi has found that in rare cases, one or both front suspension lower control arms on affected vehicles can exhibit wear, even though the damage to the rubber bo
Bulletin:
20056243
Component:
121000 exterior lighting:headlights
Summary:
Headlight aiming, using hella universal beamsetter. *kb
Bulletin:
2012749-2
Component:
121000 exterior lighting:headlights
Summary:
Exterior lights, mositure accumulation. *pe
Bulletin:
TSB-44-08-14
Component:
203000 wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts
Summary:
Audi: wheel bolts require torque adjustment. torque sticks and torque extension bars are not approved by audi of america, inc. and should not be used to apply torque to wheel bolts. all audi models included. *pe
Bulletin:
TSB-45-08-04
Component:
036000 service brakes, hydraulic:antilock
Summary:
Audi: abs activates during light brake application . control noises are heard from the abs unit at low speed without brake application. *pe
Bulletin:
TSB-44-13-46
Component:
356000 equipment adaptive
Summary:
Audi: on certain vehicles, use calibrated torque wrench and not torque sticks, torque extension bars and impact guns/wrenches not approved for usage on wheel bolts by manufacturer, that can cause damage to brake, steering wheel, hub. mode
Bulletin:
SB-01-15-29
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Audi: engine, on some vehicles, would run irregularly or have malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on or possible filter element for camshaft adjustment valve can loosen and in oil circuit, there is no damage from loosened particles. model al
Bulletin:
A941565 2012749-
Component:
121000 exterior lighting:headlights
Summary:
Supersedes technical service bulletin group 94 number 12-92 dated october 24, 2012. condensation is visible on the inside of the headlight, taillight, fog light, side marker light, front turn signal, daytime running lights, or third brake l
Bulletin:
A011507 2028344-
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
Supersedes technical service bulletin group 01 number 13-69 dated february 14, 2013. noises and inconsistent engine operation after cold start during the catalyst heating phase. the customer may misinterpret these symptoms as engine misfiri
Bulletin:
A901341 2010353-
Component:
356000 equipment adaptive
Summary:
Supersedes technical service bulletin group 90 number 10-14 dated august 10, 2010. cigarette lighter element will not lock into the lighter socket -u1- to begin the heating process, or the lighter element will not automatically release once
Bulletin:
A441346 2010334-
Component:
200000 wheels
Summary:
Supersedes technical service bulletin group 44 number 12-32 dated august 2, 2012. wheel bolt requires torque adjustment. torque sticks, torque extension bars, and impact guns/wrenches are not approved by audi of america, inc., and should no
Bulletin:
A191450 2025303-
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
Supersedes technical service bulletin group 19 number 13-41 dated june 20, 2013. discontinuation and mixing of audi-approved engine coolants. g11, g12, and g12+ coolants have been replaced by an improved version. g12++ coolant (for service
Bulletin:
A001467 2002047-
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
Supersedes technical service bulletin group 00 number 14-61 dated may 1, 2014. technician preparation when calling the audi technical assistance center (tac).
Bulletin:
A941292 2012749-
Component:
120000 exterior lighting
Summary:
Supersedes technical service bulletin group 94 number 11-52 dated october 11, 2011. condensation is visible on the inside of the headlight, taillight, fog light, side marker light, front turn signal, daytime running lights, or third brake
Bulletin:
A191341 2025303-
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
Supersedes technical service bulletin group 19 number 13-35 dated march 25, 2013. discontinuation and mixing of audi-approved engine coolants. g11, g12, and g12+ coolants have been replaced by an improved version. g12++ coolant (for service
Bulletin:
A191562 2025303-
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
Supersedes technical service bulletin group 19 number 15-61 dated july 7, 2015. discontinuation and mixing of audi-approved engine coolants. g11, g12, and g12+ coolants have been replaced by an improved version. g12++ coolant (for service a
Bulletin:
A191335 2025303-
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
Supersedes technical service bulletin group 19 number 11-19 dated february 10, 2011. discontinuation and mixing of audi-approved engine coolants. g11, g12, and g12+ coolants have been replaced by an improved version. g12++ coolant (for serv
Bulletin:
A001348 2002047-
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
Supersedes technical service bulletin group 00 number 11-19 dated april 8, 2011. this tsb contains information on technician preparation when calling the audi technical assistance center
Bulletin:
2013_06_ATU Audi
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
This document contains information on the audi side assist update.
Bulletin:
A441455 2010334-
Component:
200000 wheels
Summary:
Supersedes technical service bulletin group 44 number 13-46 dated december 9, 2013. wheel bolt requires torque adjustment.
Bulletin:
Accessories Oper
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
This is an advance notice for audi of america employees. this notice contains information for the accessories operations technical bulletin.
Bulletin:
A941791 2012749-
Component:
120000 exterior lighting
Summary:
This informational bulletin contains technical information for when there is condensation visible on the inside of the headlight, taillight, fog light, side marker light, front turn signal, daytime running lights, and/or third brake light l
Bulletin:
A441662 2010334-
Component:
200000 wheels
Summary:
This information tsb provides information regarding the correct way to torque adjust a wheel bolt.
Bulletin:
ATE-17-05
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Due to increasing requests for high voltage personal protective equipment (hve ppe) for dealer technicians working with high voltage vehicles (hybrid, plugin hybrid, electric vehicle), the volkswagen tools and equipment team has identified
Bulletin:
A1915612025303-5
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
Supersedes technical service bulletin group 19 number 14-50 dated june 20, 2014. discontinuation and mixing of audi-approved engine coolants. g11, g12, and g12+ coolants have been replaced by an improved version. g12++ coolant (for service

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