| Issue ID | 1549173 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11190936 |
| Manufacurer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Brand | AUDI |
| Model | SQ5 |
| Model Year | 2014 |
| File date | 14/03/19 |
| Component | STEERING:RACK AND PINION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2014 audi sq5. Before purchasing the vehicle, the contact was informed that the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 15v452000 (steering). While attempting to drive out of the parking lot, the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was towed to audi beverly hills (2340 s fairfax ave, los angeles, ca 90016) where it was diagnosed that the rack and pinion needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified. The vehicle had not been repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 59,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 59000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | LANCASTER, CA |
| VIN pattern | WA1VGAFP8EAXXXXXX |
| 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 | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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