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1996 AUDI A8
2 Recalls for 1996 AUDI A8
| Recall Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 2008-08-14 | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING 13,900 MY 1996-2003 AUDI A8 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 5-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. THE LOCKING CABLE MAY MOVE OUT OF POSITION OVER TIME. WITH THE LOCKING CABLE OUT OF POSITION, THE SHIFTER CAN BE MOVED OUT OF THE “PARK” POSITION EVEN IF THE IGNITION KEY IS NOT IN THE IGNITION LOCK. Remedy: DEALERS WILL MODIFY THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION LOCKING CABLE BY INSTALLING AN ADJUSTING PIECE THAT WILL SECURE THE LOCKING CABLE IN PLACE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 12, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AUDI AT 1-800-822-2834. |
| 1997-10-08 | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE DISCHARGE OF STATIC ELECTRICITY UNDER LOW HUMIDITY CONDITIONS CAN ACTIVATE THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG WHEN THE DRIVER ENTERS OR EXITS THE VEHICLE AND FORMS AN ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT BY TOUCHING CERTAIN AREAS OF THE STEERING WHEEL. Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A GROUND WIRE ON THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG. |
0 Complaints sent to the Center for Auto Safety for 1996 AUDI A8
| Date | Component |
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1 Complaints submitted to NHTSA for 1996 AUDI A8
| Date | Component | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-11-17 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
ODI Number: 714891 |
0 Investigations for 1996 AUDI A8
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21 Service Alerts for 1996 AUDI A8
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2013-04-25 | 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Discontinuation and mixing of Audi-approved engine coolants. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2013-06-20 | 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Discontinuation and mixing of Audi-approved engine coolants. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2017-06-28 | 350000 EQUIPMENT
This special notice is to inform dealers to return all part numbers listed in the document and order the superseded part numbers going forward. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2017-07-31 | 120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
This informational bulletin contains technical information for when there is condensation visible on the inside of the headlight, taillight, fog light, side marker light, front turn signal, daytime running lights, and/or third brake light l Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2017-03-03 | 350000 EQUIPMENT
Due to increasing requests for high voltage personal protective equipment (HVE PPE) for dealer technicians working with high voltage vehicles (Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid, Electric Vehicle), the Volkswagen Tools and Equipment Team has identified Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2016-10-19 | 200000 WHEELS
This information TSB provides information regarding the correct way to torque adjust a wheel bolt. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2013-08-05 | 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This document contains information on the Audi side assist update. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2007-11-07 | 120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
EXTERIOR LIGHTS, MOISTURE ACCUMULATION. *NJ Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2008-11-19 | 203000 WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS
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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2007-02-26 | 121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
EXTERIOR LIGHTS, MOSITURE ACCUMULATION. *PE Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2007-02-26 | 121100 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:CONCEALMENT DEVICES
EXTERIOR LIGHTS, MOSITURE ACCUMULATION. *PE Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2007-02-26 | 122000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:FOG LIGHTS
EXTERIOR LIGHTS, MOSITURE ACCUMULATION. *PE Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2007-02-26 | 123000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
EXTERIOR LIGHTS, MOSITURE ACCUMULATION. *PE Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2007-02-26 | 124000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS
EXTERIOR LIGHTS, MOSITURE ACCUMULATION. *PE Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2007-02-26 | 125000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
EXTERIOR LIGHTS, MOSITURE ACCUMULATION. *PE Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2007-02-26 | 127000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS
EXTERIOR LIGHTS, MOSITURE ACCUMULATION. *PE Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-04-03 | 162200 STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS
REPLACING DAMAGED CLIPS FOR FRONT BUMPER. *YC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2007-02-26 | 121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
HEADLIGHT AIMING, USING HELLA UNIVERSAL BEAMSETTER. *KB Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2015-07-01 | 060000 ENGINE (PWS)
AUDI: ENGINE, ON SOME VEHICLES, WOULD RUN IRREGULARLY OR HAVE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON OR POSSIBLE FILTER ELEMENT FOR CAMSHAFT ADJUSTMENT VALVE CAN LOOSEN AND IN OIL CIRCUIT, THERE IS NO DAMAGE FROM LOOSENED PARTICLES. MODEL AL Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2004-04-28 | 021530 SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
SERVICE ACTION TO INSPECT LOWER CONTROL ARM SEALS. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2013-12-09 | 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
AUDI: ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, USE CALIBRATED TORQUE WRENCH AND NOT TORQUE STICKS, TORQUE EXTENSION BARS AND IMPACT GUNS/WRENCHES NOT APPROVED FOR USAGE ON WHEEL BOLTS BY MANUFACTURER, THAT CAN CAUSE DAMAGE TO BRAKE, STEERING WHEEL, HUB. MODE Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
1996 AUDI A8
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