Issue ID | 963950 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10497731 |
Manufacurer | Volkswagen of America, Inc. |
Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
Model | JETTA |
Model Year | 2012 |
File date | 04/02/13 |
Component | ENGINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2012 volkswagen jetta tdi. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, it suddenly stalled. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the inter cooler failed and was clogged with ice on both the inlet and outlet sides. Which caused the engine to seize. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered to assist with repair costs. The vehicle was repaired. The failure and current mileage was 13,050. Updated 03/15/13*lj updated 04/22/2013 *js |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 13050 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | HELLER TOWN , PA |
VIN pattern | 3VWLL7AJ6CMXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 01/09/11 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 4 |
Drive train type | FWD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | |
DoT tire identifier | |
Tire size | |
Location of tire code | |
Type of tire failure code | |
Was defective tire repaired? | |
Date of manufacture | |
Type of child seat code | |
Type of restraint | |
Dealer's name | ALEXANDRIA VOLKSWAGEN |
Dealer's telephone number | 703-535-3510 |
Dealer's city | |
Dealer's state code | VA |
Dealer's ZIP code |