NHTSA Complaint #11466179 — 2011 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11466179
Vehicle	2011 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	January 15, 2022
Date Filed	May 26, 2022
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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