NHTSA Complaint #10344990 — 2001 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10344990
Vehicle	2001 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	July 20, 2010
Date Filed	July 23, 2010
Mileage	192,285 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MI

Consumer Description

2001 VW GOLF WITH 192285 MI EXPERIENCED LOSS OF ELECTRICAL POWER TO SYSTEMS THAT ARE MOUNTED ON THE REAR HATCH BACK DOOR, (THIRD BRAKE LIGHT, REAR DEFROSTERS, AND WIPER). UPON INSPECTION OF THE WIRING HARNESS FOUND THE WIRING CHAFFED AND OR BROKEN AT POINT WHERE THE HARNESS PASSES THROUGH THE HARNESS SHIELD. (WHERE THE HARNESS PASSES FROM THE CAR BODY TO THE LIFT GATE) *TR

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