NHTSA Complaint #10511389 — 2012 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF

FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10511389
Vehicle	2012 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Component	FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Date of Incident	May 9, 2013
Date Filed	May 10, 2013
Mileage	7,200 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	GA

Consumer Description

FUEL PUMP FAILURE AT 7200 MILES (DESPITE USING DIESEL FUEL) RESULTING IN SHARDS OF METAL IN THE FUEL SYSTEM AND INABILITY TO DRIVE CAR, HAD TO BE TOWED TO DEALER LOOKING AT THE WEB, THIS IS NOT THE FIRST TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED IN A NEWER TDI ENGINE. *TR

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