NHTSA Complaint #10438146 — 2006 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA STEERING

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10438146
Vehicle	2006 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	November 28, 2011
Date Filed	December 2, 2011
Mileage	66,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	DE

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD BECOME INOPERABLE WHILE DRIVING. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED, BUT DENIED ANY ASSISTANCE WITH REPAIRS TO THE DEFECT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 66,000.

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