This condition could result in the amplifier overheating and a potential fire risk.

Equipment — Electrical — Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc.

Date Announced
OCT 10, 2001
Vehicles Affected
4,300
NHTSA Campaign #
01V324000
Summary
Vehicle description: Passenger vehicles. An electrolytic capacitor contained in the amplifier for each rear speaker could leak an electrolyte, which may in time and in the presence of humidity, cause an unwanted conductive path.
Actions
Dealers will replace the amplifiers for the rear speaker assemblies. Owner notification began July 10, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Audi at 1-800-822-2834.
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