Issue ID | 493676 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10082489 |
Manufacurer | Volkswagen of America, Inc. |
Brand | AUDI |
Model | A4 |
Model Year | 2004 |
File date | 22/07/04 |
Component | TIRES:SIDEWALL |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | 2004 audi a4 with pirelli 94v m+s tires with 3754 miles delivered to us on april 15, 2004 had one tire that ripped apart at the sidewall. Luckily no damage or injury. *jb clearly the tires are defective. Are there reports concerning these tires? I wish to submit an complaint as the tires are dangerous and liable to cause injuries or death. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 3754 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | BALDWIN, NY |
VIN pattern | WAUAC48HX4KXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | |
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No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 15/04/04 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
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Drive train type | U |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | 25 |
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