Issue ID | 1643476 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11308526 |
Manufacurer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
Model | JETTA |
Model Year | 2015 |
File date | 20/01/20 |
Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owned a 2015 volkswagen jetta. The contact smelled fuel odor while operating the vehicle. The check engine light was illuminated the driver experienced head aches and was concerned that the vehicle was unsafe to operate. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle the odor of fuel was present inside the vehicle and the check engine light had illuminated. The occupants had experienced head aches due to the fuel odor. The cause of the failures were not determined. The local dealer comfortable volkswagen (2035 west airport freeway, irving tx) and manufacturer were notified of the failures but no assistance was offered. The contact was informed that the vin was not included in nhtsa recall campaign number: 15v028000 (fuel system). The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced the same failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 85,000. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 85000 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | GRAND PRAIRIE, TX |
VIN pattern | 3VW2K7AJ6FMXXXXXX |
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 | 30/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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