NHTSA Complaint #10055852 — 1998 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10055852
Vehicle	1998 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Component	POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Date Filed	January 26, 2004
Mileage	24,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MA

Consumer Description

THE VEHICLE'S TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT SHIFT FROM 2ND TO 3RD GEAR. AS A RESULT THE VEHICLE COULD NOT BE DRIVEN MORE THAN 40 MPH. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *NM

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