Audi Switch Recall 96V017000 (24K Vehicles)

The problem

Defective ignition switches were improperly manufactured and can cause some electrical accessories to malfunction.

The risk

Some electrical accessories, such as, turn signals, windshield wipers, lamps, power wind0ws and air conditioners can malfunction when the car is started.

The fix

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH.

Contacts

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.

What to do

Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
Call a dealer. Any authorized Audi dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 96V017000.
Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicle	Complaints	Recalls	Grade
1994 Audi 100	20	3	F
1995 Audi 100	0	2	C
1996 Audi 100	0	1	B
1994 Audi 90	13	2	F
1995 Audi 90	18	3	F
1996 Audi 90	0	2	C
1994 Audi A6	2	1	A
1995 Audi A6	18	2	B
1996 Audi A6	54	2	C
1994 Audi Cabriolet	2	2	F
1995 Audi Cabriolet	3	3	F
1996 Audi Cabriolet	8	2	F
1994 Audi S4	7	2	D
1995 Audi S4	1	2	C
1996 Audi S4	0	1	A
1994 Audi S6	0	2	C
1995 Audi S6	20	2	F
1996 Audi S6	1	1	B

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Questions

Is the 96V017000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC's dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 96V017000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 96V017000 announced?

VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC reported it to NHTSA on January 29, 1996. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Electrical system: switch Audi recall