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2012 Audi A3 Air Bags Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1513032
Internal NHTSA #	11150977
Manufacurer	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Brand	AUDI
Model	A3
Model Year	2012
File date	12/11/18
Component	AIR BAGS
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Takata recall i received recall information for the takata airbag in my vehicle. - i called audi stevens creek 888-462-7410 as instructed to schedule repair - audi said they are not doing the repair as no airbags have been provided by audi america - there is no eta when repair may be done the stevens creek audi dealership refused to schedule my airbag repair. Audi claims airbags are not available for the audi a3 vehicles. Audi's inability to repair the airbag as required by the safety recall should be noted in the file in case anything should happen to me or my wife while driving. Audi will be liable for damages for their inability to provide the airbag repair in a timely manor. Thank you, [xxx] vin: [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	60000
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	SAN JOSE, CA
VIN pattern	WAUPEAFM0CAXXXXXX
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
Number of cylinders	4
Drive train type	FWD
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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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2012 Audi A3 Air Bags Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2012 Audi A3 Air Bags Problems, Complaints and Defects

What is Recall?

What is Failure?

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