Issue ID | 1407564 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11023442 |
Manufacurer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
Model | JETTA |
Model Year | 2012 |
File date | 12/09/17 |
Component | WHEELS |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owned a 2012 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated that while driving at 55 mph, the vehicle hit a bump on the road and lost control of the vehicle. The contact was able to gain control of the vehicle and avoided hitting the side of the bridge. The tire detached from the rim. The contact inspected the vehicle and found that the front passenger side rim disintegrated and exhibited fractures in two locations. The vehicle was towed to an unknown location for further inspection however; the contact insurance company advised that the vehicle was total and would be moved to a different location. A police report was filed. The contact did not suffer any injuries. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 108,000. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 108000 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | GADSDEN, AL |
VIN pattern | 3VWDP7AJ0CMXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
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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Vehicle speed | 55 |
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