| Issue ID | 843651 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10381548 |
| Manufacurer | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC |
| Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
| Model | BEETLE |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 06/02/11 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2006 volkswagen beetle. The contact was driving approximately 55 to 60 mph when the fly wheel disintegrated and caused the engine to lock without warning. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where the contact was advised that he needed to replace the fly wheel. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and offered no assistance. The failure and current mileage was approximately 62,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 62000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | SOUTH SHORE, KY |
| VIN pattern | 3VWRR31C86MXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 55 |
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