NHTSA Complaint #898305 — 2000 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE issue reported to NHTSA
Vehicle Towed
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 898305 |
| Vehicle | 2000 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | N/A miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | Yes |
| State | CA |
Consumer Description
DURING NORMAL OPERATION OF VEHICLE ENGINE WILL JUMP OR "BUCK", INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH IN TRAFFIC. DEALERSHIP HAS EXAMINED VEHICLE AND COULD NOT IDENTIFY CAUSE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION / ATTACHMENTS.*AK
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