Issue ID | 653113 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10209953 |
Manufacurer | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC |
Brand | AUDI |
Model | A4 |
Model Year | 2004 |
File date | 23/11/07 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNIN |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2004 audi a4. While attempting to press down the emergency brake, the brake light remained illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that it would cost $5,000 to repair. The dealer would not identify what caused the failure. The vehicle was not repaired and the brake light remains illuminated. The contact filed a complaint with the manufacturer. The failure mileage was 48,000 and current mileage was 49,000. Updated 01/03/08. *lj updated 12/31/07 |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 48000 |
Number of Occurences | 2 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | VICTORVIEW, CA |
VIN pattern | WAUAC48H54KXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 09/11/07 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 4 |
Drive train type | 4WD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | 0 |
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 | SANTA MONICA MOTOR |
Dealer's telephone number | 3103141533 |
Dealer's city | SANTA MONICA |
Dealer's state code | CA |
Dealer's ZIP code | 90405 |