| Components - Details | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Complaint Number: 005036339 | Incident Date: Aug, 25 2005 |
| Consumer's City: MIDLOTHIAN | Consumer's State: VA |
| Vehicle Transmission Type: MAN | Manufacturers Name: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Model Name: A4 | Model Year: 1996 |
| Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No | Component's Description: Electrical system:ignition:switch |
| Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No | Persons Injured: 0 |
| Vehicle's VIN#: WAUEA88D0TA | Date added to File: May, 23 2021 |
| Date Complaint Received: Aug, 28 2005 | Complaint Type: IVOQ |
| Incident Reported To Police: No | Purchase Date: Apr, 01 2004 |
| Was Original Owner: Yes | Anti-lock Brakes: Yes |
| Number of Cylinders: 6 | Date of Manufacturer: - |
| Was Vehicle Towed: - | Description of the Complaints: Problem with ignition switch causing the return spring force to be insufficient for returning the ignition key to the running position after starting the engine, also causing electrical accessories to become inoperative and running down the battery. there was a recall concerning the ignition switch on the exact same year (1996) and model (audi a4) and regarding the exact same ignition problem. i have spoken with the dealers service department and the manufacturer concerning this problem. the recall they claim does not include my vin number. however, my car is a 1996 audi a4 and my vehicle is having the exact same safety problem covered under the recall. the recall #00v317000. *jb |
