NHTSA Complaint #10040999 — 1998 AUDI QUATTRO

STEERING:COLUMN issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10040999
Vehicle	1998 AUDI QUATTRO
Component	STEERING:COLUMN
Date of Incident	September 30, 2003
Date Filed	September 30, 2003
Mileage	31,240 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	MD

Consumer Description

WHILE DRIVING AT ABOUT 40 MPH AND DECELERATING FOR A RED SIGNAL, THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP COMPLETELY WITH THE ENGINE ON. THE CAR PROVED UNCONTROLLABLE. THE STEERING WHEEIL BECAME AGAIN OPERATIONAL AFTER I SHUT OFF AND RE-STARTED THE ENGINE.

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