NHTSA Complaint #11468825 — 2012 AUDI A3 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11468825
Vehicle	2012 AUDI A3
Component	EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Date of Incident	June 1, 2022
Date Filed	June 11, 2022
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

The tail light bulbs melts plastic and can cause fire. My light indicator came on. When I checked the bulb, the internal structure was melted. I ordered exact model from a junk yard. When I received, I noticed it had the same issue and the internal structure was melting from heat of light bulb. Both Left and Right Tail light structures were melting. Potential fire hazard.

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