WASHINGTON (AP) – Audi is recalling 172,866 vehicles because a wiring problem could cause a fire in the dashboard, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Tuesday.

The recall affects A6, S6 and Allroad Quattro vehicles made between 1998 and 2004.

Audi said there have been no injuries related to the defect.

NHTSA announced in December that it was investigating the problem after receiving 22 complaints about fires in 1999 and 2000 A6 sedans. Audi said it will begin notifying owners about the recall in July.

Also on Tuesday, the agency said Harley-Davidson Inc. is recalling 73,678 of its FL touring motorcycles from model years 2001 through 2003. NHTSA said the circuit breaker can open unexpectedly and cut off electrical power to the motorcycle.

Owners will be notified about the motorcycle recall in March and April, NHTSA said.

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On the Net:

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov

Audi, http://www.audiusa.com

Harley-Davidson, http://www.harleydavidson.com

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