NHTSA Complaint #11515691 — 2015 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF

SUSPENSION issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11515691
Vehicle	2015 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Component	SUSPENSION
Date of Incident	April 2, 2023
Date Filed	April 5, 2023
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NJ

Consumer Description

Left rear coil spring failed and is not available for inspection. The car was difficult to control when the spring failed which put driver safety at risk. The car was brought to an independent service center and confirmed that the failure was a left rear coil spring which required replacing both the left and right rear coil springs. The component was not inspected by the manufacturer. There were no warning signs or symptoms of the problem prior to failure. The car suddenly start making a loud noise in the rear left section of the vehicle while driving.

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