Issue ID | 1392647 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11005955 |
Manufacurer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
Brand | AUDI |
Model | Q5 |
Model Year | 2013 |
File date | 27/06/17 |
Component | STEERING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2013 audi q5. While approaching a stop sign, the vehicle experienced a loss of power steering ability. The failure occurred without warning. The contact pulled the vehicle over, turned off, and restarted the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the brooklyn audi dealer where it was diagnosed that the steering sensor and steering shaft would need to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and provided no further assistance. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign number: 15v452000 (steering); however, the vin was not included. The failure mileage was approximately 23,000. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 23000 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | BROOKLYN, NY |
VIN pattern | WA1CFAFP5DAXXXXXX |
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 | 09/12/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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