Issue ID | 729395 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10275452 |
Manufacurer | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC |
Brand | AUDI |
Model | A4 |
Model Year | 2004 |
File date | 30/06/09 |
Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | 2004 audi a4 1. 8t stalled in heavy city traffic with no warning. Vehicle has approx. 40,000 miles on it and has been regularly maintained by local dealer. Driver was left stranded in centre lane for almost thirty minutes until police and tow truck arrived. Local audi dealer diagnosed problem as a failed fuel pump. This is the same fuel pump as the one recalled in the 03 audi a4. Why hasn't the 2004 audi a4 been recalled for this problem as online research indicates the problem is widespread? |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 40000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | VICTORIA, 00 |
VIN pattern | WAULC68E04AXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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Date of purchase | 14/01/25 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 30 |
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