| Issue ID | 1300551 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10886114 |
| Manufacurer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Brand | AUDI |
| Model | A3 |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 01/05/09 |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Audi of america is saying that the nhtsa is saying that i should continue to drive the vehicle here is the language from an email i received today from audi of america "the national highway traffic and safety administration (nhtsa) has encouraged customers to bring their vehicles in for service as soon as they are notified that parts are available and further indicated that customers should continue to drive their vehicles until then." they don't have a loaner program and the dealerships are not providing loaners. They dont have a date for repair. They are saying that nhtsa is saying its ok to drive the vehicles. |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | WOODLAND HILLS, CA |
| VIN pattern | WAUHE78P39AXXXXXX |
| 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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