NHTSA Complaint #10428913 — 2009 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA STEERING

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10428913
Vehicle	2009 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	September 26, 2011
Date Filed	October 6, 2011
Mileage	56,447 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MD

Consumer Description

I WAS TRAVELING ALONG THE OUTER LOOP OF 495 BELTWAY IN THE RIGHT CENTER LANE AT APPROXIMATELY 7:15AM WHEN THE CAR SUDDENLY SHUT OFF. THE DOORS LOCKS CLICKED UNLOCK AND THE DASH LIGHTS WENT BLACK. THE CAR DRIFTED TO THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD. AFTER ABOUT 5 MINUTES THE CAR STARTED AND I DROVE 1/2 MILE AND SHUT OFF AGAIN IN THE SAME MANNER. THE CAR WAS TOWED TO VOLKSWAGEN OF WALDORF WHERE THEY CITED A ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT IN THE STEERING COLUMN WAS FAULTY. *TR

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