NHTSA Complaint #10515119 — 2012 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN STEERING

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10515119
Vehicle	2012 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	June 4, 2013
Date Filed	June 4, 2013
Mileage	24,900 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	VA

Consumer Description

CAME TO A STOP, TURNED CAR OFF, DECIDED TO MOVE IT UP A BIT. NO POWER STEERING, SOLID RED WARNING LIGHT. TURNED CAR OFF, TRIED AGAIN, SAME RESULT, NO POWER STEERING, SOLID LIGHT. TURNED CAR OFF, WAITING 30 SECONDS, RESTARTED POWER STEERING BACK, NO LIGHT. VERY CONCERNED THAT I AM IN EFFECT, REBOOTING THE SYSTEM TO GET MY ELECTRO POWER STEERING BACK..WHAT IF I WERE DRIVING AT THE TIME? WHAT IF IT WERE MY WIFE? *TR

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