NHTSA Complaint #11455179 — 2001 AUDI A4 AIR BAGS

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11455179
Vehicle	2001 AUDI A4
Component	AIR BAGS
Date of Incident	March 3, 2022
Date Filed	March 4, 2022
Mileage	180,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	WA

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2001 Audi A4. The contact stated that upon closing the driver's side door, her husband heard a loud gun-like sound and he noticed that the passenger-side curtain air bags had deployed. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact's husband cut the curtain air bags and drove the vehicle to his residence. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 180,000. The VIN was not available.

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