# 2001 AUDI A6 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING
> NHTSA complaint `768776` · 2010-03-02 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** Yes
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** Yes
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** AUDI
- **Model:** A6
- **Year:** 2001
- **Manufacturer:** Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- **Component:** EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- **Miles at failure:** 116,706
## Narrative
2001 AUDI A6.  LEFT HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY WIRES SHORTED AGAINST FRAME AND IGNITED A FIRE.  CAR WAS PARKED AND OFF.  HEADLIGHT SWITCH IN OFF POSITION.  CAR WAS INSPECTED FOR ELECTRICAL LEAKS THE WEEK PRIOR. *TR
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