NHTSA Complaint #10851989 — 2015 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE ENGINE

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10851989
Vehicle	2015 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	March 25, 2016
Date Filed	March 28, 2016
Mileage	8,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	WA

Consumer Description

VOLKSWAGEN HAS DEFECTS VIE CAMSHAFT SO WHICH THEY KNOW OF AND HAVE A RECALL FOR BUT THEY ARE NOT FIXING THE PROBLEM. THEIR ONLY CONCERN IS TO MOVE THE FAILURE OUT OF WARRANTY SO THEIR CUSTOMERS GET STUCK WITH THE BILL. IT IS AFAILURE WHICH IS DIRECTLY RELATED TO SAFETY OF THE DRIVERS. CAMSHAFT FAILS AND CAUSE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER AND VACUUM FOR BRAKE OPERATION. THEY SAY A ELECTRIC DOWNLOAD WILL FIX A MECHANICAL FAILURE. IMPOSSIBLE !!!!!!!!!

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