NHTSA Complaint #10390105 — 2002 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10390105
Vehicle	2002 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	March 8, 2011
Date Filed	March 14, 2011
Mileage	150,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	DC

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2002 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START IN RAINY WEATHER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO ADVISED THAT THE IGNITION COIL WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT LOCATED A VOLUNTARY MANUFACTURERS RECALL FOR THE FAILURE BUT WAS ADVISED BY THE MANUFACTURER THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE VOLUNTARY RECALL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 150,000.

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