Audi S6 2000

Model S6 made in 2000 by Audi got 2 investigations there is 1 recall as well as 4 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling, exterior lighting and structure. The car had one investigation (electrical system). There was one recall concerning electrical system .

S6 year 2000

Recalls
Technical Service Bulletins
Defect investigations

Model 2000

Recalls

Campaign	Manufacturer	Manufacturing date	Type	# of units affected	Date Owner notified Mfg	Recall Initiated by	Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products	Report Recieved Date	Record Creation Date
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
04V133000	VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC	from 08/14/1997 to 02/12/2004	V (Vehicle)	172866	07/26/2004	ODI	VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC	03/18/2004	03/22/2004
Defect Summary	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 Summary	A fire could originate in the left dashboard area.
Corrective Summary	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

Bulletins

Bulletin	Bulletin date	Item no.	Summary	Added
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
20036582	02/26/2007	10022142	Loses power or will not move after stop. *kb	07/06/2007
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS
20056243	02/26/2007	10022141	Headlight aiming, using hella universal beamsetter. *kb	07/06/2007
STRUCTURE - BODY - TRUNK LID
550101	09/28/2001	627061	Subject regarding rear lid, lubricating hinges to alleviate stiffness. *jg	02/05/2002
WHEELS - LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS
TSB-44-08-14	11/19/2008	10027923	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	02/20/2009

Investigations

NHTSA ID	Manufacturer	Date open	Date close	Subject	Recall campaign
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
RQ06003	VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC	02/27/2006	07/20/2006	DRIVER'S SIDE DASH FIRE	06V198000
	Volkswagen of america, inc. (voa) conducted a safety recall (nhtsa recall number 04v133) to add a plastic cover to the top section of the knee bolster crossmember to prevent contact with the headlight switch wiring harness.the scope of the original recall covered model years 1998 through 2004 with vehicle production dates of august 1997 through december 2004.the office of defects investigation has received nine complaints alleging that after having the recall remedy performed, a fire started in the driver's side dashboard area.voa reports that if the plastic cover is not installed properly by the dealers, the headlight switch wiring harness could continue to contact the crossmember, resulting in a short and/or fire in the driver's side dashboard area.voa will conduct a new safety recall to add an additional (and larger) cover over both the knee bolster crossmember and the plastic cover assembly installed in the first recall.all of the nhtsa complaints and all but 3 voa claims are for my 1998 through my 2000.voa reports that beginning in my 2001, audi extended the time for the deburring process of the crossmember.voa was not able to verify the cause of fire in the my 2001 and later vehicles due to either extensive fire damage or other reason.the rate of fire occurrence is significantly less for the my 2001 and later vehicles. the recall covers model years 1998 through 2000 with vehicle production dates of august 1997 through may 2000.voa will recall 66358 my 1998-2000 audi a6, a6 avant, s6, and s6 avant vehicles.odi is aware of a total of 59 warranty, field and consumer reports for these vehicles.the recall is identified by nhtsa number 06v-198.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
RQ06003	VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC	02/27/2006	07/20/2006	DRIVER'S SIDE DASH FIRE	06V198000
	Volkswagen of america, inc. (voa) conducted a safety recall (nhtsa recall number 04v133) to add a plastic cover to the top section of the knee bolster crossmember to prevent contact with the headlight switch wiring harness.the scope of the original recall covered model years 1998 through 2004 with vehicle production dates of august 1997 through december 2004.the office of defects investigation has received nine complaints alleging that after having the recall remedy performed, a fire started in the driver's side dashboard area.voa reports that if the plastic cover is not installed properly by the dealers, the headlight switch wiring harness could continue to contact the crossmember, resulting in a short and/or fire in the driver's side dashboard area.voa will conduct a new safety recall to add an additional (and larger) cover over both the knee bolster crossmember and the plastic cover assembly installed in the first recall.all of the nhtsa complaints and all but 3 voa claims are for my 1998 through my 2000.voa reports that beginning in my 2001, audi extended the time for the deburring process of the crossmember.voa was not able to verify the cause of fire in the my 2001 and later vehicles due to either extensive fire damage or other reason.the rate of fire occurrence is significantly less for the my 2001 and later vehicles. the recall covers model years 1998 through 2000 with vehicle production dates of august 1997 through may 2000.voa will recall 66358 my 1998-2000 audi a6, a6 avant, s6, and s6 avant vehicles.odi is aware of a total of 59 warranty, field and consumer reports for these vehicles.the recall is identified by nhtsa number 06v-198.