| Issue ID | 1277508 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10860487 |
| Manufacurer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
| Model | BEETLE |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 05/12/14 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2008 volkswagen beetle. While driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle jerked, lost acceleration, and stalled. The contact stated that the etc light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed and three burned "etc wires from the transmission" were replaced. The failure recurred and the service engine light illuminated. The dealer stated that the transmission could have caused the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure was not remedied. The failure mileage was 89,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 89000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | SURPRISE, AZ |
| VIN pattern | 3VWPW31C08MXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | Y |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| 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 | 35 |
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