Issue ID | 1045256 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10568025 |
Manufacurer | Volkswagen of America, Inc. |
Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
Model | JETTA |
Model Year | 2012 |
File date | 05/01/14 |
Component | SEATS |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | This incident has happened twice. First incident was when i encountered a herd of deer on a rural road. I was traveling at highway speed of 55 mph and had to suddenly brake and de-accelerate to avoid a collision. The folding back seats flopped down in the de-acceleration. Similarly the same maneuver occurred on an urban freeway. I had to de-accelerate to avoid a collision at 65 mph and the same event occurred. If there were passengers or a heavy load in the rear area behind the back seats, they could have been thrown against the front seats or an object from the rear could have flown forward and hit the front seat passengers. I am sure that the seats were properly latched. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 38000 |
Number of Occurences | 2 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | SAN FRANCISCO, CA |
VIN pattern | 3VWPL7AJ7CMXXXXXX |
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 | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 4 |
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Vehicle speed | 55 |
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