Issue ID | 1453255 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11078917 |
Manufacurer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
Model | JETTA |
Model Year | 2015 |
File date | 10/03/18 |
Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | 2015 vw jetta tdi - unable to turn the ignition key in the off position to shut off the engine. Unable to remove key from ignition lock cylinder. Steering lock mechanism not allowing the key to rotate to off position to shut engine off and remove key from ignition cylinder event description: vehicle in park on level ground. Engine will not shut off when rotating key in key cylinder to the off position. Appears that steering lock is not releasing the ignition key when rotating ignition key to off position. Poor design. Does not fail safe. Engine keeps running no matter what! Lots of complaints on the web of this particular issue. Oem should recall this design defect. Air pollution issue. Urget action required from nhtsa |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 78000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | DALLAS, TX |
VIN pattern | 3VWLA7AJ7FMXXXXXX |
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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Vehicle speed | 0 |
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