| Issue ID | 838990 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10376729 |
| Manufacurer | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC |
| Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
| Model | BEETLE |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 01/03/09 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2007 volkswagen beetle convertible. The contact stated that when driving the vehicle, unknown fumes would enter the vehicle and cause her to become ill. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times and they are unable to duplicate the failure. The manufacturer was contacted and they stated that they would be further inspecting the vehicle to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 22,412. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 22412 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | LAKEWOOD , CA |
| VIN pattern | 3VWFG31Y47MXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
| No. of injured persons | 1 |
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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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