Affected Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Date Published
AUG 13, 2013
NHTSA TSB #
10124622
TSB Document
Summary
The New Vehicle Limited Warranty for HID electronic control units (ECUs) for 2005 and 2006 Model Year Audi A4(B7), and the HID headlight bulbs for 2005 Model Year Audi A4(B6) is extended to 5 years or 50,000 miles, whichever occurs first from the vehicle's original in-service date. The vehicle's original in-service date is defined as the date the vehicle was delivered to either the original purchaser or the original lessee; or if the vehicle was first placed in service as a "demonstrator" or "company" car, on the date such vehicle was first placed in service.The extension will cover the repair or replacement, by an authorized Audi dealer, of the HID headlight ECUs, or the HID headlight bulbs for the appropriate model and model year vehicles as previously detailed. The extension will also cover repair or replacement of a covered HID headlight ECU or bulb (as applicable to the model and model year vehicle described above) after the 5 years or 50,000 miles (whichever occurs first) period if the customer provides proof that the problem which necessitates the repair/replacement had previously been brought to the attention of and documented by an authorized Audi dealer or other repair facility within the 5 years or 50,000 miles period. The warranty extension will not cover any damage or malfunction caused by outside influence, such as damage due to an accident, vehicle misuse or neglect, or storm damage. These conditions may require repairs that are needed for proper diagnosis of the underlying condition. Any repairs that are (1) necessary for proper diagnosis of these other conditions or (2) required to bring the vehicle up to factory specifications are not covered.