NHTSA Complaint #11002398 — 2012 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
SUSPENSION issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 11002398 |
| Vehicle | 2012 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 135,000 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | RI |
Consumer Description
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE THE CONTACT'S SON WAS DRIVING 50 MPH, THE DRIVER HEARD A BANGING SOUND EVERY TIME THE VEHICLE JOLTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO SCOTT VOLKSWAGEN (777 TAUNTON AVE, EAST PROVIDENCE, RI 02914) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE STRUT COIL SPRING FAILED AND BOTH FRONT STRUTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 135,000.
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