Issue ID | 572314 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10145122 |
Manufacurer | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC |
Brand | AUDI |
Model | A4 |
Model Year | 2004 |
File date | 01/03/04 |
Component | TIRES:SIDEWALL |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Dt: the contact stated all four original tires had blow outs between 3/1/04 and 12/1/05. After each blow out, the tires were replaced at the contact's expense. The first blow out occurred when the contact hit a pot hole at approximately 60 mph. The second blowout occurred immediately after the contact hit a bump in the road at 40 mph. The third occurred when hitting a pot hole at an undetermined speed. The last blow out happened when hitting a pot hole at 40 mph. In two of the incidents the wheel was also damaged. Every tire appeared to have sidewall damage. The tires were regularly serviced. The vehicle manufacturer indicated there was no warranty for road hazards.*ak updated 02/07/06. *jb |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 2000 |
Number of Occurences | 4 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | GOLDEN BRIDGE, NY |
VIN pattern | WAULT68E04AXXXXXX |
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 | |
No. of fatalities | |
Date of purchase | 01/01/04 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | |
Drive train type | FWD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | 60 |
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 | NEW COUNTRY AUDI |
Dealer's telephone number | |
Dealer's city | GREENWICH |
Dealer's state code | CT |
Dealer's ZIP code | 06836 |