| Issue ID | 1311235 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10897786 |
| Manufacurer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Brand | AUDI |
| Model | A3 |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 17/08/16 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The abs control module has failed and i've read this is an ongoing issue with all 2009 models from audi to volkswagen tsi engine models. The vehicle had abs steering and brake lights come on within the cluster. When braking the brakes locked up causing me to lose control. Thankfully i was not going fast it didn't crash into anything. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 100000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | WHITTIER, CA |
| VIN pattern | WAUHE78PX9AXXXXXX |
| 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 | 25 |
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