NHTSA Complaint #858809 — 1998 AUDI A6
STEERING issue reported to NHTSA
Fire
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 858809 |
| Vehicle | 1998 AUDI A6 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | N/A miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | Yes |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | NJ |
Consumer Description
WHILE DRIVING 55MPH STEERING WHEEL HEAT SENSORS CAUGHT ON FIRE. FLAMES SHOT OUT TOWARDS DRIVER'S FACE. THERE WAS NO PRIOR WARNING. THE FLAMES WERE EXTINGUISHED BY DRIVER'S HANDS. MANAGED TO PULL VEHICLE OVER. CONTACTED AUDI DEALERSHIP. TURNED HEAT SENSORS OFF ON STEERING WHEEL. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP & MECHANIC REPLACED STEERING WHEEL WITHOUT THE HEAT SENSORS. *AK
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