| Issue ID | 981210 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10512368 |
| Manufacurer | Volkswagen of America, Inc. |
| Brand | AUDI |
| Model | A3 |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 15/05/13 |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The car swivels sideways even on good, flat roads and at low speeds. It's been happening quite frequently and i don't feel safe driving it, knowing that it can shift to the sides and can hit the car next to me. I've heard this is a cupping or feathering effect and i've read that this particular brand and model is prone to developing such issues. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 110000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | AUSTIN, TX |
| VIN pattern | WAUNF68P16AXXXXXX |
| 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 |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
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| Vehicle speed | 40 |
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