NHTSA Complaint #11508345 — 2014 AUDI Q5

STEERING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11508345
Vehicle	2014 AUDI Q5
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	February 18, 2023
Date Filed	February 21, 2023
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CO

Consumer Description

Steering shaft rusted and sized. Water and mag chloride got passed the seal causing the slip joint of the steering shaft to corrode and size. The outer tube of the shaft was almost corroded through with visible holes in the metal. I believe this to be a safety concern do to the possibility of the shaft braking while driving. I am a certified Audi technician and have seen this problem on other similar vehicles. This is my personal vehicle and I have the old steering shaft for inspection if needed.

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