The problem
The horn can work only intermittently due to insufficient electrical ground contact.
The risk
This condition could prevent a driver from sounding a warning by using the horn increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
The fix
Corrective action: dealers will install a ground contact spring which will enhance the electrical ground connection.
Contacts
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.
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 96V088000.
- 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.