NHTSA Complaint #10444668 — 2011 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10444668
Vehicle	2011 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Date of Incident	January 3, 2012
Date Filed	January 20, 2012
Mileage	22,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MI

Consumer Description

WAS TOLD BY VW SERVICE THAT INTERCOOLER HAD CONDENSATION THAT FROZE AND THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE. CURRENTLY MORE THAN 600 AWAITING MODIFICATIONS AND PARTS ARE UNAVAILABLE FOR UP TO 6 WEEKS. TEMPORARY "FIX" APPLIED BUT PROBLEM REOCCURRED WHEN TEMPERATURE DROPPED BELOW 25 DEGREES F. DEALER NOW HAS VEHICLE DUE TO ICE REMAINING INSTEAD OF MELTING. NO TIMETABLE, NO FIX. *TT

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