Issue ID | 916284 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10455353 |
Manufacurer | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC |
Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
Model | JETTA |
Model Year | 2012 |
File date | 27/03/12 |
Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Without warning, the engine shut down while driving down a busy road. Check engine and glow plug warning light came on. Was just able to coast to the shoulder of the road. Car would turn over, but engine would not start. Car towed to dealer. Was told there was a catastrophic failure of the high pressure fuel pump, and metal shards were found throughout the fuel system. Vw replaced the entire fuel supply system (including fuel tank) and fuel injection system. I can provide list of parts, if needed. *js |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 11092 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | RED OAK, TX |
VIN pattern | 3VW3L7AJ3CMXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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Date of purchase | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 4 |
Drive train type | FWD |
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Vehicle speed | 30 |
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