Issue ID | 1616594 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11278436 |
Manufacurer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
Brand | AUDI |
Model | A4 |
Model Year | 2013 |
File date | 01/01/19 |
Component | STEERING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2013 audi a4. While driving 5 mph, the front passenger tire struck a curb and the "steering wheel defective don't drive" warning indicator illuminated. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was not filed. There were no injuries sustained. The vehicle was towed to audi san francisco (1525 howard st, san francisco, ca 94103, (888) 779-0546) where it was diagnosed that the steering mechanism was defective. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 52,000. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 52000 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | MILL VALLEY, CA |
VIN pattern | WAUBFAFL9DAXXXXXX |
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 | 22/01/25 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 5 |
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