NHTSA Complaint #11466179 — 2011 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 11466179 |
| Vehicle | 2011 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | N/A miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | VA |
Consumer Description
The wire from the alternator to the underhood fuse block is not thick enough to handle the current from the stock alternator. This causes the wire to get too hot melting the fuse block at the 30 amp fuse causing headlight issues.
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