NHTSA Complaint #10716470 — 2012 VOLKSWAGEN GTI

POWER TRAIN issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10716470
Vehicle	2012 VOLKSWAGEN GTI
Component	POWER TRAIN
Date of Incident	July 16, 2014
Date Filed	May 14, 2015
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MN

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN GTI. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD SHIFT INTO NEUTRAL ON ITS OWN. THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE UNAVAILABLE.

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