NHTSA Complaint #10498017 — 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA

STEERING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10498017
Vehicle	2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	February 13, 2013
Date Filed	February 13, 2013
Mileage	40,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	WA

Consumer Description

WHEN AN ENGINE STALL OCCURS, THIS CAR REQUIRES A FULL RESET BEFORE A RESTART CAN BE PERFORMED. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS WHEN SAID RESET HAPPENS WHILE THE CAR IS MOVING. MEANING ' A FULL RESET MEANS THE IGNITION KEY MUST FIRST BE FULLY TURNED OFF. WHEN THE CAR IS IN MOTION AND THE KEY IS FULLY TURNED OFF, AT THAT TIME THE LOCKING GEAR IN THE IGNITION SWITCH ENGAGES AND LOCKS THE STEERING WHEEL... WHILE THE CAR IS IN MOTION!!! THIS IS A COMMON OCCURRENCE IN THE MANUAL SHIFT TRANSMISSION MODELS. *TR

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