Issue ID | 1362630 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10960224 |
Manufacurer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
Brand | AUDI |
Model | A4 |
Model Year | 2010 |
File date | 15/02/17 |
Component | ENGINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Engine misfire likely due to timing chain jump. Extensive repair to engine including intake valves, timing chain, tensioner, and several related parts. At the time of the malfunction, the vehicle was being driven in albany, ny, during heavy traffic. The malfunction could have resulted in personal injury to occupants in this vehicle as well as to other vehicles. Cost of the repair was $3,194. 46, and resulted in loss of the vehicle for 9 days. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 113225 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY |
VIN pattern | WAUWFAFL5AAXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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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Vehicle speed | 10 |
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