Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TIRES | |||||
| 151100 | 11/15/2000 | 615875 | This letter addresses defect allegations made in the september 25th issue of business week with respect to the bridgestone re040 low aspect ratio, ultra high performance tires. *tt | 02/01/2001 | |
| 171100 | 11/17/2000 | 615876 | This sample letter provides information on the specially designed low aspect ratio, ultra high performance tires. *tt | 02/01/2001 | |
| AWA0011 | 11/15/2000 | 615874 | Subject regarding audi of america, inc. customer satisfaction program for certain vehicles equipped with 225 / 45r17 / 91y low aspect ratio, ultra high performance tires. *tt | 02/01/2001 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| TIRES | |||
| 01/11/2002 | 1 | 11/01/2000 | |
| We have owned this tt for just over a year and we have experienced 2 very serious tire blowouts on the highway that could have caused serious accidents. we only drive this vehicle on well-maintained surface roads and highways (no back-country driving, no off-roading). additionally, we were not changing lanes, did not hit any potholes, or doing any evasive manuevers when both incidences occurred. we have taken this car to all scheduled maintenances. as we have now had two close calls, it has made us very concerned about this tire's safety and reliability. all calls to audi dealerships and bridgestone retailers have been met with little support or desire to investigate. one more thing, we have a third tire (right front) that is starting to bubble on the side wall. (dot number: ejh8cfe220 tiresize: 225/45 r17) | |||
| 06/03/2001 | 1 | 04/01/2000 | |
| I did not experience an impact, but lost the inside sidewall and the tire blew out. *ak (tiresize: 225-45-17)( dot number: tire size: 225-45-17 ) | |||