NHTSA Complaint #10442419 — 2011 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10442419
Vehicle	2011 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Date of Incident	December 7, 2011
Date Filed	January 4, 2012
Mileage	12,100 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	RI

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS AND EXPERIENCE DIFFICULTY STARTING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AND THE STARTER WAS REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 12,100. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.

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