Issue ID | 1463066 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11090166 |
Manufacurer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
Brand | AUDI |
Model | A4 |
Model Year | 2014 |
File date | 17/04/18 |
Component | ENGINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | On 4/17/2018 i drove my car from saint petersburg , florida to ruskin, fl, which is about 40 miles one way. On the way back i would say i drove about 28 miles then suddenly the car started smoking from the front & back of car. I pulled over on the highway after coming across the skyway bridge, the car cuts off. I would say 1 or 2 mins later flames were on top of the hood of the car. At that time i exit the car & waited til the fire department & state trooper come. Case number: fhpc180ff040720 . Troop: solley 941-492-5850 german luxury automaker audi is recalling more than a million of its vehicles due to faulty electric coolant pumps, which have the potential to overheat and start a fire. The recall affects roughly 1. 2 million audi cars and suvs total and includes the a4 (2013 to 2016), a5 (2013 to 2017), a6 (2012 to 2015), and the 2013 to 2017 q5 suv, the associated press reports. (800) 822-2834 (800) 822-audi monday-friday, 8am |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 50400 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | SAINT PETERSBURG, FL |
VIN pattern | WAUAFAFL8ENXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | Y |
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 | 65 |
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