Issue ID | 718538 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10263913 |
Manufacurer | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC |
Brand | AUDI |
Model | A4 |
Model Year | 2008 |
File date | 01/04/09 |
Component | STRUCTURE:BODY |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Driving on interstate, light traffic, 65mph, 5pm, good but wet conditions. Sun roof exploded! Very very loud. Baseball sized hole in exact middle of sun roof with glass pushed outward (bowl shaped). No impact with rocks or anything else near by. No car in front but a car in next lane. Dealer had not heard of such a problem. Cost was about $800 for replacement which warranty apparently did not cover according to dealer. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 6700 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | RIVER FALLS, WI |
VIN pattern | WAUDF78E58AXXXXXX |
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 | 16/01/25 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 65 |
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