Issue ID | 1306971 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10894217 |
Manufacurer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
Brand | AUDI |
Model | A4 |
Model Year | 2005 |
File date | 08/08/16 |
Component | AIR BAGS |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | "takata recall" received letter warning of serious injury or death, and to avoid use of front passenger seat until recall is performed. Audiusa, and specifically audi san diego has informed me to continue use of the car because "as to date no issues have occured with audi." (gm san diego audi). This is my husband's and my only vehicle; he drives me to work daily and with bad back front seat is only option. Is audi waiting for first death in order to offer remedies such as honda, bmw, mazda, etc. Refused by both dealership and audiusa to offer rental car during recall. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 111000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | SAN DIEGO, CA |
VIN pattern | WAUAF68E55AXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
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Date of purchase | 25/01/25 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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