NHTSA Complaint #10876219 — 2006 VOLKSWAGEN GTI FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10876219
Vehicle	2006 VOLKSWAGEN GTI
Component	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Date of Incident	June 5, 2016
Date Filed	June 23, 2016
Mileage	48,145 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	CO

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 VOLKSWAGEN GTI. WHILE DRIVING AT A LOW SPEED, THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CAMSHAFT WAS FRACTURED. THE FUEL PRESSURE PUMP AND THE CAMSHAFT WERE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 48,145.....UPDATED 08/29/16 *BF

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