NHTSA Complaint #10048686 — 2001 VOLKSWAGEN GTI ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10048686
Vehicle	2001 VOLKSWAGEN GTI
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Date Filed	November 25, 2003
Mileage	50,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	PA

Consumer Description

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A SUDDEN LOSS OF ACCELERATION. THE DEALER DETERMINED ONE OF THE IGNITION COILS MUST BE REPLACED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *NLM

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