Issue ID | 1164262 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10692707 |
Manufacurer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
Model | JETTA |
Model Year | 2012 |
File date | 03/03/15 |
Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | While driving in the freeway at speed of 20 mph due to highway traffic, i smelled diesel fuel through the air vents. The vehicle suddenly began to loose power and the pedal was not functional completely after, the vehicle shut off and stalled on the highway. The mil (malfunction indicator lamp) and battery dash warning lights came on. The car would not start over and was towed out of the highway. I noticed there was a diesel fuel leak underneath the vehicle. The car was then towed to a volkswagen dealer and diagnosis were made resulting in fuel pump replacement. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 46251 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | LYNWOOD , CA |
VIN pattern | 3VWLL7AJ9CMXXXXXX |
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 |
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Vehicle speed | 20 |
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