Issue ID | 494385 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10082823 |
Manufacurer | Volkswagen of America, Inc. |
Brand | AUDI |
Model | A4 |
Model Year | 2004 |
File date | 06/07/04 |
Component | TIRES |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | The right rear tire on my vehicle blew out with a total of 1400 miles on it. The blow-out was on the inside wall approximately 2 inches above the tread and 4-6 inches in length. It also resulted in property damage to my wheel well and the manufacturer will not process the property damage claim unless i pay ($275) for the replacement tire first (which i will be reimbursed 3-4 weeks later) even after an authorized dealer has deemed the tire defective. If i drop the property damage claim, then i can get my replacement tire at no charge.*ak |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 1400 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | PALMETTO, FL |
VIN pattern | WAUJC68E14AXXXXXX |
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 | 28/05/04 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 4 |
Drive train type | FWD |
Transmission type | MAN |
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