Issue ID | 1333239 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10925203 |
Manufacurer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
Brand | AUDI |
Model | A4 |
Model Year | 2008 |
File date | 29/09/16 |
Component | AIR BAGS |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2008 audi a4. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v382000 (air bags); however, the part for the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. While attempting to turn the vehicle, the contact sideswiped a truck and a crash occurred. The air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was not towed and a police report was not filed. There were no injuries. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000. Vin tool confirms parts not available. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 40000 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | PASADENA, CA |
VIN pattern | WAUAF78E58AXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
Was medical attention required? | N |
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Date of purchase | 16/01/25 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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