2003 AUDI RS6 Recalls (2)
- Campaign:
- 04V133000 on 03/21/2004
- Component:
- Electrical system
- Affected:
- 172,866
- Defect:
- 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.
- Consequence:
- A fire could originate in the left dashboard area.
- Correction:
- 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).
- Campaign:
- 11V267000 on 05/02/2011
- Component:
- Fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly
- Manufactured:
- 05/12/2003 - 03/08/2004
- Affected:
- 5,992
- Defect:
- Volkswagen is recalling certain model year 2001-2004 audi a6, model year 2002-2003 s6 and model year 2003 rs6 vehicles equipped with 4.2l engines and manufactured from june 19, 2001, through june 8, 2004. the aging of the plastic material in the fuel tank rollover valve combined with bending stress from the aluminum ventilation line to the rollover valve nipple may lead to cracking of the nipple. if this happens, a fuel leak may result.
- Consequence:
- A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source could lead to a vehicle fire.
- Correction:
- Dealers will reinforce the nipple on the rollover valve to prevent leakage or repair the cracking at the nipple. the recall is expected to begin during june 2011. owners may contact audi at 1-800-822-2834.
- Notes:
- Volkswagen safety recall no. 20l8/jy.owners 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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
2003 AUDI RS6 TSBs (20)
- Bulletin:
- 0302
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- Engine oil, installing special requirement warning sticker. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 0301
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- Engine oil, special requirement. to include audi rs6 2004. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 0402
- Component:
- 060000 engine and engine cooling
- Summary:
- Oil leaks from upper engine areas, diagnostic guidelines. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 20056243
- Component:
- 121000 exterior lighting:headlights
- Summary:
- Headlight aiming, using hella universal beamsetter. *kb
- Bulletin:
- 20036582
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- Loses power or will not move after stop. *kb
- 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-01-08-33
- Component:
- 118000 electrical system: software
- Summary:
- Audi: software version management(svm) operating instructions. its a process to update the programming in flashable (reprogrammable) control modules and/or to document changes in software levels in all audi vehicles. *pe
- Bulletin:
- TSB-01-09-06
- Component:
- 118000 electrical system: software
- Summary:
- Audi: software version management (svm), operating instructions. svm is a process to update the programming in flashable (re-programmable) control modules and/or to document changes in software levels in audi vehicles. this system uses t
- Bulletin:
- TSB-24-09-16
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- Audi: mil on (mass airflow sensor dtcs p0101, p0102, p0103, p0112, p0113 in ecm). engine has low performance without significant loss of power or stalling. dtcs related to the mass air flow sensor and fuel trim faults can be related to (
- Bulletin:
- TSB-24-08-04
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- Audi: mil on (mass airflow sensor dtcs p0101, p0102, p0103, p0112, p0113 in ecm). engine has low performance without significant loss of power or stalling. models s4, s4 cabriolet, allroad, rs6, & r8. *pe
- Bulletin:
- SA-43A8
- Component:
- 020000 suspension
- Summary:
- Audi: dynamic ride control suspension service. some rs6 customers have reported shock absorber leaks with the dynamic ride control (drc) suspension system. will install improved shocks and validate the system functionality of the drc sus
- Bulletin:
- SA-28F2 J1
- Component:
- 061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
- Summary:
- Audi: (revised) vehicles affected by this action may have ignition coils that could malfunction under certain conditions. if this happens, the malfunction indicator lamp (mil) will illuminate to let you know that the vehicle may experience
- Bulletin:
- TSB-00-10-02
- Component:
- 118000 electrical system: software
- Summary:
- Audi: software version management (svm) operating instructions. detailing the general process for carrying out a software version management (svm) software update for any tsb or required vehicle update (rvu). troubleshooting information
- Bulletin:
- 37-13-07
- Component:
- 180000 vehicle speed control
- Summary:
- Audi: some vehicles may lack power or will not move after stop due to simultaneously depressing the brake and accelerator pedals. *js
- 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:
- 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:
- A171782 2010043-
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- This informational bulletin contains all the the audi oil quality standards that should be used when doing an oil change.
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