| Issue ID | 875749 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10419510 |
| Manufacurer | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC |
| Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
| Model | BEETLE |
| Model Year | 2010 |
| File date | 04/02/11 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2010 volkswagen new beetle. The contact stated the vehicle would not start, the ignition switch failed and the brakes do not respond immediately when they were applied. The trunk would not open, the drivers window would not open or close. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times regarding the failure. The window and trunk was repaired. The dealer stated the ignition had to be replaced, but the part was on back order. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 5,000 and the current mileage was 10,000. Updated 10/03/11 *bf updated 3/27/12 *cn |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 5000 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | BRIELLE, NJ |
| VIN pattern | 3VWRG3AG6AMXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| 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 | 5 |
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