| Issue ID | 1381755 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10985349 |
| Manufacurer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Brand | AUDI |
| Model | A3 |
| Model Year | 2015 |
| File date | 02/03/17 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 2015 audi a3. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle engine compartment fire. *ld the consumer stated the engine compartment caught fire. The vehicle sat in an open air site without a hood or windows, exposed to the winter elements. 13 days later it was inspected by the manufacturer, who determined the failure to be due to rodent nesting activity. *js |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | CONSUMER LETTER |
| City and State | PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| 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 |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 30/04/15 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | |
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| Vehicle speed | |
| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | WILLOW GROVE AUDI |
| Dealer's telephone number | |
| Dealer's city | GROVE |
| Dealer's state code | PA |
| Dealer's ZIP code |