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2006 Audi A3 Latches Locks Linkages Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	700578
Internal NHTSA #	10248566
Manufacurer	VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
Brand	AUDI
Model	A3
Model Year	2006
File date	06/08/08
Component	LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	I believe there is a design issue with the audi a3's open sky (sunroof) sun shade latching mechanism. The sunshade has a plastic clip assembly which allows the shade to cover the sunroof area. This design is weak and prone to break. This has been noted by numerous other a3 owners. In approximately 2 years, we broken the clips 3 times and this is with very infrequent usage and extreme care. Audi service staff openly admit this is an issue, however audi only sells the entire sunshade assembly as a fix - not just the clip. This is a $200+ part, not including labor. I believe audi should redesign/recall this assembly or at least offer a standalone locking replacement part.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	66586
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	IRVINE, CA
VIN pattern	WAUMF78P16AXXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
Was medical attention required?
Was part original equipment?
No. of injured persons	0
No. of fatalities	0
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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What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2006 Audi A3 Latches Locks Linkages Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2006 Audi A3 Latches Locks Linkages Problems, Complaints and Defects

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