| Issue ID | 1370825 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10972340 |
| Manufacurer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Brand | AUDI |
| Model | A3 |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 13/04/17 |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Takata recall. I live on the island of maui and the only authorized dealer to perform the safety recall of takata inflators, is on oahu. Neither the dealer, or audi of america, inc. Will pay for the shipping of the vehicle for this recall. This will cost hundreds of dollars for shipping both ways, and is only a temporary fix. Additional cost will be required when there is a "final remedy." |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 40000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | PUUNENE, HI |
| VIN pattern | WAUNF78P16AXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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