NHTSA Complaint #11174292 — 2011 AUDI A8

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11174292
Vehicle	2011 AUDI A8
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	February 3, 2019
Date Filed	February 4, 2019
Mileage	93,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

TAKATA RECALL COOLANT FAILER AND MOTOR

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