NHTSA Complaint #11255490 — 2004 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11255490
Vehicle	2004 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Component	FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Date of Incident	August 21, 2019
Date Filed	September 14, 2019
Mileage	139,480 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	TX

Consumer Description

CAR WILL SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING AROUND TOWN OR CRUISING ON THE HIGHWAY (VERY DANGEROUS) ONCE FUEL TANK DROPS TO 1/4 TANK. I BELIEVE IT TO BE FAULTY FUEL PUMP DESIGN.

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