NHTSA Complaint #857490 — 1998 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 857490 |
| Vehicle | 1998 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | N/A miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | HI |
Consumer Description
WHEN TRAVELING UP AN INCLINE VEHICLE STARTED JERKING. VEHICLE CUT OFF WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, CAUSING IT TO ROLL BACKWARDS. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. ALSO, RECALL 98V100000 DID NOT INCLUDE THIS VEHICLE. *AK
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