Issue ID | 925438 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10462297 |
Manufacurer | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC |
Brand | AUDI |
Model | A6 |
Model Year | 2011 |
File date | 01/06/12 |
Component | WHEELS |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2011 audi a6. While driving approximately 65 mph, a loud noise emitted from the outside of the vehicle. The contact noticed that the rear passenger side tire had exploded. The failure was related to the wheel rim which exhibited a hole that was described as the size of a fist. The contact called the police and roadside assistance, who replaced the defective tire with a spare. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the spare tire was replaced with a new tire. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 10,000. ... Updated 08-10-12 *bf updated 08/15/2012 *js |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 10000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | BROOKLYN, NY |
VIN pattern | WAUWGAFB0BNXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
Was medical attention required? | |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 01/01/11 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 6 |
Drive train type | AWD |
Transmission type | |
Vehicle speed | 65 |
DoT tire identifier | |
Tire size | |
Location of tire code | |
Type of tire failure code | |
Was defective tire repaired? | |
Date of manufacture | |
Type of child seat code | |
Type of restraint | |
Dealer's name | ANCHOR AUDI |
Dealer's telephone number | 516-887-5444 |
Dealer's city | LYNNBROOK |
Dealer's state code | NY |
Dealer's ZIP code |