Issue ID | 1063857 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10586902 |
Manufacurer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
Model | JETTA |
Model Year | 2012 |
File date | 30/04/14 |
Component | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | On the afternoon of april 30th, 2014 while the vehicle was ideal at a stop light the vehicles power steering and a/c gave out. After inspecting the engine, it was determined the belt tensoner broke due to a faulty bolt that should've secured this part. This incident happen 6 days after taking it to a local authorized volkswagen service dealership . As a consumer and driver i feel a formal safety investigation must take place because a part such as this snapping off endangers my life and the life of the general public. This should become a major concern because volkswagen negligence to detail puts all drivers at risk of major injury and or death. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 46206 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | MIAMI, FL |
VIN pattern | 3VWDX7AJ2CMXXXXXX |
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 |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 5 |
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Vehicle speed | 0 |
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