NHTSA Complaint #10472079 — 2012 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF

FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10472079
Vehicle	2012 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Component	FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Date of Incident	August 18, 2012
Date Filed	August 23, 2012
Mileage	15,550 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	TX

Consumer Description

FUEL PUMP FAILURE, RANDOM POWER CUT OUT DUE TO FAULT MODE. SYSTEM FLASHES A GLOW PLUG LIGHT INSTEAD OF A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT NOT SIGNALING A OBVIOUS FAILURE. *TR

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