Issue ID | 1471623 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11099379 |
Manufacurer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
Model | ATLAS |
Model Year | 2018 |
File date | 04/05/18 |
Component | ENGINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Connecting rod bearing failure. New vehicle, 17 days since delivery, 704 miles at time of incident driving vehicle at 30mph on surface street epc light illuminated on dash. This was accompanied by a metal knocking sound that was in time with engine speed. Towed to dealer. Sound was confirmed to be rod knock. Oil pan was removed for inspection. Metal found throughout the pan. New long block ordered. Block replaced and during testing vacuum pump failed due to contamination. Removed and replaced pump. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 704 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | CHANNAHON, IL |
VIN pattern | 1V2AP2CAXJCXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
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Date of purchase | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 30 |
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