NHTSA Complaint #11361687 — 2011 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11361687
Vehicle	2011 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	August 19, 2020
Date Filed	September 29, 2020
Mileage	56,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NY

Consumer Description

LOST ALL LIGHTS, F16 AND F17 FUSES AND THE ENTIRE FUSE BOX WAS MELTED. FUSES WERE ARCING AND SHORTING INTERNALLY, BUT DIDN'T FAIL. THIS IS A VERY COMMON ISSUE IT SEEMS FROM RESEARCHING ONLINE, BUT THE DEALER REFUSES TO COVER THIS MANUFACTURING DEFECT AND MAJOR FIRE SAFETY ISSUE. THIS HAPPENED WHILE THE CAR WAS PARKED.

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