Issue ID | 656111 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10212411 |
Manufacurer | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC |
Brand | AUDI |
Model | A4 |
Model Year | 2007 |
File date | 14/12/07 |
Component | TIRES |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2007 audi a4. The vehicle has continental conti pro contact, size 235/45r17 94h tires. During a tire rotation, the contact noticed that all four tires had a bulge. The mechanic stated that the tires could not be rotated because of the bulges and could cause a blowout. The tires are being replaced at the cost of $654. The manufacturer offered to take a complaint (claim number 5071636334) because the tires were a result of road hazard. She was advised to take her tires to a dealer and have them repaired at her expense. The powertrain was unknown. The tire and vehicle current and failure mileages were 12,500. Updated 01/17/08 *bf updated 01/17/08 |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 12500 |
Number of Occurences | 4 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | HAMBURG, NY |
VIN pattern | WAUDF78E87AXXXXXX |
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 | 10/10/06 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 4 |
Drive train type | U |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | 0 |
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 | DUNN TIRE |
Dealer's telephone number | 716-648-1775 |
Dealer's city | BLASDELL |
Dealer's state code | NY |
Dealer's ZIP code | 14219 |