NHTSA Complaint #10277587 — 2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10277587
Vehicle	2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Date of Incident	June 28, 2009
Date Filed	July 21, 2009
Mileage	73,888 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MD

Consumer Description

ENGINE OVERHEATED DUE TO WATER PUMP FAILURE, REQUIRING WATER PUMP REPLACEMENT. PLASTIC IMPELLER DEGRADED AND FAILED. USE OF PLASTIC FOR IMPELLER IS A DESIGN FLAW IN THE WATER PUMP OTHERWISE MADE OF ALUMINUM, AND SHOULD BE RECALLED AND REPLACED BY VW UNDER WARRANTY. *TR

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