Issue ID | 901803 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10443831 |
Manufacurer | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC |
Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
Model | JETTA |
Model Year | 2012 |
File date | 26/11/11 |
Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | 48 hrs after driving off dealer lot, "diesel ' odor thru fan and idle at stop signs/lights, dealer notified told it would go away after broke in, continued w/o improvement, took to dealer, stated checked everything no problem, bring back may be animal or something blocking exahust (within days). Returned told seal was broke just under intake manifold, pics sent to volkswagen,, called to check status only to be told "turbo cracked." 2 weeks later car picked up, stated all recalls performed prior to driving off lot nov 26,2011, still havent been provided with documentation. Concerned for safety, as well as nausea associated with odor in cabin. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 100 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | SPRING ARBOR, MI |
VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
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 |
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