Issue ID | 1187083 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10722043 |
Manufacurer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
Brand | AUDI |
Model | A4 |
Model Year | 2013 |
File date | 29/03/15 |
Component | STEERING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owned a 2013 audi a4. While driving approximately 70 mph, the steering wheel failed to center and the traction control warning light illuminated. As a result, the contact lost control of the vehicle and it spun into a circle. The contact crashed into the guardrail and sideswiped another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained a head injury that did not require medical attention. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 26,000. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 26000 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | MEDIA, PA |
VIN pattern | WAUFFAFL2DNXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 1 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 24/01/25 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 70 |
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