1996 AUDI A6 Recalls (2)

Campaign:
96V017000 on 01/31/1996
Component:
Electrical system:ignition:switch
Manufactured:
12/31/1993 - 11/30/1995
Affected:
24,000
Defect:
Defective ignition switches were improperly manufactured and can cause some electrical accessories to malfunction.
Consequence:
Some electrical accessories, such as, turn signals, windshield wipers, lamps, power wind0ws and air conditioners can malfunction when the car is started.
Correction:
Dealers will replace the ignition switch.
Notes:
System: electrical; ignition; switch. vehicle description: passenger vehicles. note: 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:
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.

1996 AUDI A6 TSBs (28)

Bulletin:
GRP28/9502
Component:
116100 electrical system:ignition:switch
Summary:
the model listed above will be equipped. with a new 'interior profile' key and lock system.
Bulletin:
01/9701
Component:
115000 electrical system:fuses and circuit breakers
Summary:
Abs light (k47) on due to battery jumping/charging. *tw
Bulletin:
980163
Component:
162200 structure:body:bumpers
Summary:
Replacing damaged clips for front bumper. *yc
Bulletin:
20056243
Component:
121000 exterior lighting:headlights
Summary:
Headlight aiming, using hella universal beamsetter. *kb
Bulletin:
0715
Component:
120000 exterior lighting
Summary:
Exterior lights, moisture accumulation. *nj
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-94-07-15
Component:
120000 exterior lighting
Summary:
Audio: exterior lights, moisture accumulation. condensation is visible on the inside of headlights, taillights, fog lights, side marker lights, front turn signal or third brake light lens. damp air settles on the inside of a cold lens,
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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