Issue ID | 635240 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10195343 |
Manufacurer | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC |
Brand | AUDI |
Model | A4 |
Model Year | 2005 |
File date | 19/06/07 |
Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | 2005 audi a4 avant is currently still under warranty but the audi dealership and audi of america will not replace a cracked coolant reservoir. The onboard computer came on, indicating a problem, but there was no leak. However, the crack was very visible and will most likely spread further resulting in a leak. The crack was most likely caused from the excessive heat under the engine hood. I believe this was a serious flaw in materials used to manufacture the reservoir. *ak |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 40900 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | HAYWARD, CA |
VIN pattern | WAUVT68E75AXXXXXX |
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 | 27/07/04 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 6 |
Drive train type | 4WD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | |
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 | AUDI OF OAKLAND |
Dealer's telephone number | 5108937282 |
Dealer's city | OAKLAND |
Dealer's state code | CA |
Dealer's ZIP code | 94612 |