NHTSA Complaint #10064926 — 1999 AUDI A6 STEERING

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10064926
Vehicle	1999 AUDI A6
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	March 22, 2004
Date Filed	March 25, 2004
Mileage	19,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	KS

Consumer Description

THE HEATED STEERING WHEEL BECAME TOO HOT WHILE BEING USED AND BEGAN TO SMOKE. WHEN THE CONSUMER TURNED THE SYSTEM OFF THE HEAT SUBSIDED. THE DEALER WANTED TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE STEERING COLUMN INSTEAD OF DISCONNECTING THE HEATING DEVICE. *JB

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