2003–2004 Audi A4 & 2003–2004 Audi S4 recall: lights
⚠️ What's wrong
On certain passenger vehicles, there is a possibility of xenon headlamp coating degradation over time. The luminous transmittance of the headlamp may decrease over a period of time.
💥 The risk
This condition could affect a driver's field of view, increasing the risk of a crash.
🔧 The fix
Dealers will replace the left and right xenon headlamp reflectors free of charge. The recall began on april 11, 2005. Owners may contact audi at 1-800-822-2834.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 05V096000
- Manufacturer recall #
- JH
- Manufacturer
- VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
- Vehicles affected
- 9,965
- Component
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
- Owner phone
- 1-800-822-2834
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Apr 11, 2005
- Built
- Jan 1, 2003 – Feb 28, 2004
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Vw recall no. Jh. 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.