NHTSA Complaint #10153643 — 1999 AUDI A6 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10153643
Vehicle	1999 AUDI A6
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	January 9, 2006
Date Filed	March 24, 2006
Mileage	91,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	1
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	NY

Consumer Description

HEATED STEERING WHEEL BURNS HANDS, SMOKES. DOESN'T VARY WITH SETTINGS. DID NOT ALLOW IT TO GET TO A FIRE CONDITION. *JB

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