NHTSA Complaint #10059529 — 1998 AUDI A6

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10059529
Vehicle	1998 AUDI A6
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Date Filed	February 20, 2004
Mileage	74,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CO

Consumer Description

WHILE DRIVING ENGINE STARTED MISSING. SMOKE BEGAN TO COME OUT OF THE SHIFTER AND DASHBOARD. THE DASHBOARD CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. *AK

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