Issue ID | 872833 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10416583 |
Manufacurer | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC |
Brand | AUDI |
Model | A4 |
Model Year | 2008 |
File date | 13/02/11 |
Component | EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:JACKS |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tire jack for 2008 audi a4 failed. The car was jacked up on a flat concrete surface with the parking brake engaged as stated in the manual. A minute after settling, the jack failed for no apparent reason. The jack has caused damage to the sideskirt and door section due to the car falling on to it. Submitted a warranty claim with audi of america. However audi denied the warranty claim with no technical explanation as to why the jack failed. Upon researching the topic, i have found this is a very common occurrence among other a4 owners. *kb |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 12000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | HONOLULU, HI |
VIN pattern | WAUAF78E68AXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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Date of purchase | 16/01/25 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 4 |
Drive train type | FWD |
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Vehicle speed | 0 |
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