NHTSA Complaint #844956 — 1999 VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	844956
Vehicle	1999 VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Date of Incident	August 11, 1999
Date Filed	August 12, 1999
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	WA

Consumer Description

WHILE DRIIVING AT ANY SPEED VEHICLE ENTERS A SAFE MODE, RESTRICTING ENGINE POWER. THE VEHICLE SLOWS DOWN TO 10-15 MPH ,CREATING AN UNSAFE SITUATION. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP TWICE FOR THIS PROBLEM. THE DEALER IS NOT ABLE TO DETERMINE WHAT CAUSES THIS PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

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