NHTSA Complaint #10544197 — 2012 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10544197
Vehicle	2012 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Component	FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Date of Incident	August 30, 2013
Date Filed	September 18, 2013
Mileage	29,514 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	IL

Consumer Description

VEHICLE STALLED ON STREET AT STOP SIGN. WAS UNABLE TO RESTART THE CAR AFTER MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS. VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP FAILED. METAL SHARDS CONTAMINATED FUEL RAIL, FUEL TANK, AND OTHER SYSTEMS.

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