NHTSA Complaint #718426 — 1997 AUDI A6

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	718426
Vehicle	1997 AUDI A6
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Date of Incident	October 23, 1998
Date Filed	February 7, 2000
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	FL

Consumer Description

NUMEROUS ELECTRICAL FAILURES AND MALFUNCTIONS INCLUDING REPLACEMENT OF IGNITION SWITCH, 2 BATTERIES, 2 ALTERNATORS, A/C FAN RELAYS AND FANS, NUMEROUS WIRING "REROUTES"; PROBLEMS STILL EXIST. CAR LOOSES ELECTRICAL POWER WHILE DRIVING WITHOUT WARNING. CANNOT BE RESTARTED.

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