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Aug 2, 2010 Air Bags Crash 186,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 AUDI 100 CS QUARTO.(N/A) THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING AT 20 MPH WHEN HE TRAVELED OVER AN EXTREMELY UNEVEN ROAD SURFACE. THE TRANSMISSION OIL PAN FRACTURED FROM THE VEHICLE AND THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG INDEPENDENTLY DEPLOYED. THE PASSENGER SEAT BELT THEN AUTONOMOUSLY RELEASED AN...

Aug 2, 2010 Air Bags Crash 186,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 AUDI 100 CS QUARTO.(N/A) THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING AT 20 MPH WHEN HE TRAVELED OVER AN EXTREMELY UNEVEN ROAD SURFACE. THE TRANSMISSION OIL PAN FRACTURED FROM THE VEHICLE AND THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG INDEPENDENTLY DEPLOYED. THE PASSENGER SEAT BELT THEN AUTONOMOUSLY RELEASED AN...

Apr 13, 2010 Air Bags 193,000 mi

AIR BAG SENSOR DEFECTIVE,WENT OFF BY SELF,CAUSE ACCIDENT AUDI 93 100 QUATTRO,RECALL LISTED ON YOUR SITE.WWW.SAFECAR.GOV. *TR

Apr 13, 2010 Air Bags 193,000 mi

AIR BAG SENSOR DEFECTIVE,WENT OFF BY SELF,CAUSE ACCIDENT AUDI 93 100 QUATTRO,RECALL LISTED ON YOUR SITE.WWW.SAFECAR.GOV. *TR

Sep 5, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

PREVIOUS OWNER EXCHANGED LEFT SIDE CATALYTIC CONVERTER (UNDER AUDI RECALL - RIGHT SIDE CONVERTER NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL). CAR STARTED VIBRATING AND ENGINE OVERHEATED. CATALYTIC CONVERTER FOUND TO BE CLOGGED INTERNALLY - SAME FAULT AS WITH RECALLED LEFT SIDE. COST $1500 TO REPLACE NOT UNDER WARRANTY....

Sep 5, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

PREVIOUS OWNER EXCHANGED LEFT SIDE CATALYTIC CONVERTER (UNDER AUDI RECALL - RIGHT SIDE CONVERTER NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL). CAR STARTED VIBRATING AND ENGINE OVERHEATED. CATALYTIC CONVERTER FOUND TO BE CLOGGED INTERNALLY - SAME FAULT AS WITH RECALLED LEFT SIDE. COST $1500 TO REPLACE NOT UNDER WARRANTY....

Apr 11, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE IN FEBRUARY, AND HAS BEEN TRYING TO CONTACT DEALER TO MAKE APPOINTMENT, BUT WAS TOLD BY DEALER(VALLEY MOTORS IN TIOMINIUM, MD TELE 410-666-7777)THAT NO PARTS WERE AVAILABLE.IN MEANTIME, CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AN UNSAFE VEHICLE .*AK *SLC

Apr 11, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE IN FEBRUARY, AND HAS BEEN TRYING TO CONTACT DEALER TO MAKE APPOINTMENT, BUT WAS TOLD BY DEALER(VALLEY MOTORS IN TIOMINIUM, MD TELE 410-666-7777)THAT NO PARTS WERE AVAILABLE.IN MEANTIME, CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AN UNSAFE VEHICLE .*AK *SLC

May 3, 2000 Electrical System

STEERING WHEEL STARTED SMOKING, AND HAD AN ELECTRICAL SMELL. ALSO, LOCAL DEALER HAS HAD EXACT INCIDENTS WITH OTHER AUTOMOBILES WITH THE SAME MAKE/MODEL AND YEAR. EFFECT IS THAT THE ENTIRE STEERING ELECTRICAL SYSTEM CAN CATCH FIRE OR BURN OUT. *AK

May 3, 2000 Electrical System

STEERING WHEEL STARTED SMOKING, AND HAD AN ELECTRICAL SMELL. ALSO, LOCAL DEALER HAS HAD EXACT INCIDENTS WITH OTHER AUTOMOBILES WITH THE SAME MAKE/MODEL AND YEAR. EFFECT IS THAT THE ENTIRE STEERING ELECTRICAL SYSTEM CAN CATCH FIRE OR BURN OUT. *AK

Sep 28, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL LINE, WHERE IT CONNECTS TO HOSE, IS DRIPPING FUEL ONTO ENGINE, CAUSING POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD.*AK

Sep 28, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL LINE, WHERE IT CONNECTS TO HOSE, IS DRIPPING FUEL ONTO ENGINE, CAUSING POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD.*AK

Mar 26, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHEN BACKING OUT OF THE GARAGE, OWNER SMELT A STRONG SMELL OF GASOLINE. WHEN OWNER CHECKED UNDER THE HOOD, COULD SEE GAS LEAKING FROM THE BRIADED FUEL LINE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE IT WAS REPAIRED. *AK

Mar 26, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHEN BACKING OUT OF THE GARAGE, OWNER SMELT A STRONG SMELL OF GASOLINE. WHEN OWNER CHECKED UNDER THE HOOD, COULD SEE GAS LEAKING FROM THE BRIADED FUEL LINE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE IT WAS REPAIRED. *AK

Mar 25, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WATER PUMP FAILED AT 60 MPH WITH NO PREVIOUS INDICATION OR SYMPTOMS. ALL APPEARED NORMAL . TIMING BELT WAS DESTROYED AND VALVES BENT, MAJOR ENGINE DAMAGE.

Mar 25, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WATER PUMP FAILED AT 60 MPH WITH NO PREVIOUS INDICATION OR SYMPTOMS. ALL APPEARED NORMAL . TIMING BELT WAS DESTROYED AND VALVES BENT, MAJOR ENGINE DAMAGE.

Mar 25, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WATER PUMP FAILED AT 60 MPH WITH NO PREVIOUS INDICATION OR SYMPTOMS. ALL APPEARED NORMAL . TIMING BELT WAS DESTROYED AND VALVES BENT, MAJOR ENGINE DAMAGE.

Mar 25, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WATER PUMP FAILED AT 60 MPH WITH NO PREVIOUS INDICATION OR SYMPTOMS. ALL APPEARED NORMAL . TIMING BELT WAS DESTROYED AND VALVES BENT, MAJOR ENGINE DAMAGE.

Mar 12, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL CAME APART - THE COMPLETE TOP BROKE OFF, FELL TO THE SIDE AND LODGED BEHIND THE REMAINDER OF ACCELERATOR MECHANISM. LUCKILY, I WAS ABLE TO STOP THE CAR AND EXTRACT IT WITHOUT INJURY. AUDI CLAIMS THIS IS NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR. THEY HAVE REFUSED TO COVER THE REPA...

Mar 12, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

FOR SEVERAL YEARS I HAVE BEEN COMPLAINING OF AN INTERMITTENT, VERY STRONG FUEL SMELL. AUDI HAS NEVER BEEN ABLE TO TELL ME WHY THIS OCCURS. IT HAS BEEN PRESENT TRANSIENTLY AND IT HAS BEEN PRESENT FOR PROLONGED PERIODS OF TIME. THE SMELL, WHEN PRESENT, IS EXTREMELY STRONG. THIS IS NOT RELATED TO ...

Mar 12, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL CAME APART - THE COMPLETE TOP BROKE OFF, FELL TO THE SIDE AND LODGED BEHIND THE REMAINDER OF ACCELERATOR MECHANISM. LUCKILY, I WAS ABLE TO STOP THE CAR AND EXTRACT IT WITHOUT INJURY. AUDI CLAIMS THIS IS NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR. THEY HAVE REFUSED TO COVER THE REPA...

Mar 12, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

FOR SEVERAL YEARS I HAVE BEEN COMPLAINING OF AN INTERMITTENT, VERY STRONG FUEL SMELL. AUDI HAS NEVER BEEN ABLE TO TELL ME WHY THIS OCCURS. IT HAS BEEN PRESENT TRANSIENTLY AND IT HAS BEEN PRESENT FOR PROLONGED PERIODS OF TIME. THE SMELL, WHEN PRESENT, IS EXTREMELY STRONG. THIS IS NOT RELATED TO ...

Jan 26, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline

AFTER A STRONG SMELL OF GAS, OWNER INSPECTED ENGINE AND FOUND GAS LEAKING ON THE ENGINE. A FACTORY PRESSED METAL FITTING WAS LEAKING AND THE ENTIRE FUEL LINE HAD TO BE REPLACED.

Jan 26, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline

AFTER A STRONG SMELL OF GAS, OWNER INSPECTED ENGINE AND FOUND GAS LEAKING ON THE ENGINE. A FACTORY PRESSED METAL FITTING WAS LEAKING AND THE ENTIRE FUEL LINE HAD TO BE REPLACED.

Jan 26, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL LEAKED FROM FUEL TANK.

Jan 26, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline

AFTER A STRONG SMELL OF GAS, OWNER INSPECTED ENGINE AND FOUND GAS LEAKING ON THE ENGINE. A FACTORY PRESSED METAL FITTING WAS LEAKING AND THE ENTIRE FUEL LINE HAD TO BE REPLACED.

Jan 26, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline

AFTER A STRONG SMELL OF GAS, OWNER INSPECTED ENGINE AND FOUND GAS LEAKING ON THE ENGINE. A FACTORY PRESSED METAL FITTING WAS LEAKING AND THE ENTIRE FUEL LINE HAD TO BE REPLACED.

Jan 26, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL LEAKED FROM FUEL TANK.

Dec 30, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

WHILE DRIVING THE ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Dec 30, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

ENGINE FIRE BEGAN 1/4 MILE INTO TRIP.

Dec 30, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

WHILE DRIVING THE ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Dec 30, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

ENGINE FIRE BEGAN 1/4 MILE INTO TRIP.

Sep 15, 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE IT CAUGHT FIRE. OWNER NOTES THAT FUEL LINES WHICH WERE LEAKING CAUSED FIRE. *AK

Sep 15, 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE IT CAUGHT FIRE. OWNER NOTES THAT FUEL LINES WHICH WERE LEAKING CAUSED FIRE. *AK

Feb 15, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

VEHICLE SPONTANEOUSLY CAUGHT FIRE BURING THE ENGINE AND THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT.

Feb 15, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

VEHICLE SPONTANEOUSLY CAUGHT FIRE BURING THE ENGINE AND THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT.

Aug 15, 1996 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE HAD UNCONTROLLED SUDDEN ACCLERATION, OCCURRED AT 40MPH THE PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR AND BRAKE WOULD NOT OVERRIDE.VEHICLE HAD TO BE PUT IN NEUTRAL TO STOP.*AK

Aug 15, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE HAD UNCONTROLLED SUDDEN ACCLERATION, OCCURRED AT 40MPH THE PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR AND BRAKE WOULD NOT OVERRIDE.VEHICLE HAD TO BE PUT IN NEUTRAL TO STOP.*AK

Aug 15, 1996 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE HAD UNCONTROLLED SUDDEN ACCLERATION, OCCURRED AT 40MPH THE PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR AND BRAKE WOULD NOT OVERRIDE.VEHICLE HAD TO BE PUT IN NEUTRAL TO STOP.*AK

Aug 15, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE HAD UNCONTROLLED SUDDEN ACCLERATION, OCCURRED AT 40MPH THE PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR AND BRAKE WOULD NOT OVERRIDE.VEHICLE HAD TO BE PUT IN NEUTRAL TO STOP.*AK