NHTSA Complaint #10557149 — 2011 AUDI A4 AVANT
POWER TRAIN issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10557149 |
| Vehicle | 2011 AUDI A4 AVANT |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 30,000 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | CA |
Consumer Description
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 AUDI A4. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH ON AN INCLINE THE CLUTCH FAILED IN SIXTH GEAR. THE CONTACT DOWN SHIFT THE CLUTCH AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL MECHANIC. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE CLUTCH WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER SUGGESTED THAT THE CONTACT HAVE THE VEHICLE TOWED TO A DEALER. THE CONTACT TOWED THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER WHERE THEY WERE WAITING ON A RESPONSE FROM THE MANUFACTURER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,000.
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