NHTSA Complaint #10494462 — 2006 VOLKSWAGEN GTI ENGINE

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10494462
Vehicle	2006 VOLKSWAGEN GTI
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	January 19, 2013
Date Filed	January 23, 2013
Mileage	120,200 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	SC

Consumer Description

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 VOLKSWAGEN GTI. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH THE VEHICLE STALLED. IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE FAILURE THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS LATER TOWED TO A DEALER WHERE THEY ADVISED THAT THE CAM FOLLOWER AND THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 120,200.

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