NHTSA Recall 06V198000: Electrical system
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 70,512 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Audi A6.
| NHTSA campaign | 06V198000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | JN |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Report received | June 5, 2006 |
| Owner notification | December 16, 2006 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
On certain passenger vehicles equipped with halogen low beam headlights, certain connector pins in the headlight switch connector come into contact with each other causing a short circuit. Note: vehicles with xenon low beam headlights are not affected because the circuit in these vehicles contains a fuse, which precludes excessive current flow in the case of a short circuit. Audi s6 and s6 avant vehicles are all equipped with xenon low beam headlights and, therefore, are not longer affected by this recall.
Safety risk
This condition could lead to overheating or fire.
Remedy
Dealers will reroute the wiring harness by installing a jumper wiring harness. The recall began on december 16, 2006. Owners may contact audi at 1-800-822-2834.
Notes
Volkswagen (audi) recall no. Jn.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.
Vehicles covered by recall 06V198000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Audi A6 | 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 |
| Audi Allroad | 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.