# 1999 AUDI A6 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
> NHTSA complaint `375101` · 2002-09-23 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 1
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** AUDI
- **Model:** A6
- **Year:** 1999
- **Manufacturer:** Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- **Component:** ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
## Narrative
THE IGNITION SYSTEM HAS A FLAW ALLOWING THE IGNITION/AUTO-TRANSMISSION TO BE SWITCHED OFF IN DRIVE.  WITHOUT KNOWING THAT HAD HAPPENED, THE DRIVER STARTED THE VEHICLE WHICH IMMEDIATELY BEGAN ROLLING.  THE OWNER TRIED TO STOP THE VEHICLE AND WAS INJURED IN THE PROCESS.  PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS.*JB
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