| Issue ID | 1505048 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11140418 |
| Manufacurer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Brand | AUDI |
| Model | A3 |
| Model Year | 2010 |
| File date | 10/02/16 |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 audi a3. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v079000 (air bags). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called (audi marin, 700 francisco blvd w, san rafael, ca 94901, 415-460-4100) and was informed that the parts were not available. The manufacturer was not contacted. The contact stated that the wait time for the parts was too long. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | SANTA ROSA, CA |
| VIN pattern | WAUKEAFM1AAXXXXXX |
| 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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