Issue ID | 1385583 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10995850 |
Manufacurer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
Model | JETTA |
Model Year | 2012 |
File date | 13/06/17 |
Component | ENGINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2012 volkswagen jetta. While driving 15 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle, but the vehicle stalled again. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the failure was due to the timing chain slipping. The contact was given the option of replacing the engine or performing a timing chain service and valve replacement. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer and the dealer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 64,475. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 64475 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | BURLINGTON, VT |
VIN pattern | 3VW4A7AJ3CMXXXXXX |
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 | 15 |
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