NHTSA Complaint #10586902 — 2012 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10586902 |
| Vehicle | 2012 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 46,206 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | FL |
Consumer Description
ON THE AFTERNOON OF APRIL 30TH, 2014 WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IDEAL AT A STOP LIGHT THE VEHICLES POWER STEERING AND A/C GAVE OUT. AFTER INSPECTING THE ENGINE, IT WAS DETERMINED THE BELT TENSONER BROKE DUE TO A FAULTY BOLT THAT SHOULD'VE SECURED THIS PART. THIS INCIDENT HAPPEN 6 DAYS AFTER TAKING IT TO A LOCAL AUTHORIZED VOLKSWAGEN SERVICE DEALERSHIP . AS A CONSUMER AND DRIVER I FEEL A FORMAL SAFETY INVESTIGATION MUST TAKE PLACE BECAUSE A PART SUCH AS THIS SNAPPING OFF ENDANGERS MY LIFE AND THE LIFE OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC. THIS SHOULD BECOME A MAJOR CONCERN BECAUSE VOLKSWAGEN NEGLIGENCE TO DETAIL PUTS ALL DRIVERS AT RISK OF MAJOR INJURY AND OR DEATH. *TR
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