NHTSA Complaint #11476496 — 2016 AUDI A3

AIR BAGS issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11476496
Vehicle	2016 AUDI A3
Component	AIR BAGS
Date of Incident	July 29, 2022
Date Filed	July 29, 2022
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MD

Consumer Description

It has been over a year that I have tried to get Audi to repair my recall. The dealer Rockville Audi in Maryland will not assist me in when the repair will be completed. My indicator lite is on and the seat belt alarm activates when no one is in the passenger seat. Is there anyone that can help me with this very important issue? My cell number is [XXX] if you want to contact me directly. INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

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