# 2001 AUDI A4 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
> NHTSA complaint `335815` · 2002-02-25 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** Yes
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** AUDI
- **Model:** A4
- **Year:** 2001
- **Manufacturer:** Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- **Component:** ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
## Narrative
WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED OVER NIGHT A FIRE IGNITED IN  STEERING COLUMN UNDER THE DASH AREA, AND SPREAD TO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT DUE TO AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CIRCUIT .  PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
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