Issue ID | 1251193 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10818423 |
Manufacurer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
Model | JETTA |
Model Year | 2012 |
File date | 01/12/15 |
Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2012 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated that the fuel door failed to unlock. The dealer advised the contact to lock and unlock the vehicle doors several times and then activate the fuel door lock system to unlock the fuel door. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection. The manufacturer was aware of the failure and advised the contact to take the vehicle to the dealer to have the fuel tank door lock modified. The approximate failure mileage was 43,000. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 43000 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | PORTLAND, OR |
VIN pattern | 3VWPL7AJ6CMXXXXXX |
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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