Issue ID | 716443 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10262066 |
Manufacurer | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC |
Brand | AUDI |
Model | A4 |
Model Year | 2008 |
File date | 20/10/08 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2008 audi a4. The contact constantly heard a very loud squealing noise coming from her brakes. The dealer stated that audi uses semi-metallic material inside the brake pads and all their vehicles make the same noise when the brake pedal is depressed. The contact was more concerned of the noise, rather than the safety aspect. Neither the manufacturer nor the dealer was willing to assist with the repairs because there were no recalls. The failure mileage was 10,000 and current mileage was 20,000. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 10000 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | ONTARIO, CA |
VIN pattern | WAUAF78E88AXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 17/01/25 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 0 |
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