NHTSA Complaint #10245127 — 2002 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10245127
Vehicle	2002 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Date of Incident	October 8, 2008
Date Filed	October 11, 2008
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MA

Consumer Description

HIGHWAY ON RAMP ENGINE REVVED UNCONTROLLABLY UNTIL FAILURE NEW ENGINE NEEDED. *TR

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