Issue ID | 1037438 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10562728 |
Manufacurer | Volkswagen of America, Inc. |
Brand | AUDI |
Model | A4 |
Model Year | 2007 |
File date | 05/01/14 |
Component | ENGINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Low pressure alarm came on and engine stalled . Mechanic told me the cam shaft chain is broken and that is fairly common occurrence and that audi does not have any maintenance schedule for the chain. There is several thousands in damage and serious injury could have resulted if this had this occurred at highway speeds. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 124000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | SOMERVILLE, MA |
VIN pattern | WAUDF78E77AXXXXXX |
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 | 22/01/25 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 4 |
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Vehicle speed | 5 |
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