NHTSA Complaint #10039045 — 1998 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number 10039045
Vehicle 1998 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
Component ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage 18,350 miles
Crash No
Fire No
Injuries 0
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed No
State CT

Consumer Description

LEAKING COOLANT FROM THE COOLANT OVERFLOW BOTTLE MIGRATED UP THE ELECTRICAL LOW INDICATOR SENSOR WIRES, CAUSING DAMAGE THE RELAY CONTROL BOARD AND ALARM SENSOR MODULE. THIS PROBLEM IS KNOWN TO VOLKSWAGEN AS A "COOLANT MIGRATION" PROBLEM. *JB

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