| Issue ID | 1617784 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11279374 |
| Manufacurer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
| Model | BEETLE |
| Model Year | 2016 |
| File date | 05/10/19 |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I heard a loud metal clang in the front of my car when i was backing up in my driveway. I took the car to the dealer and the tech performed inspection and found driver front spring broken and bearing dropped to middle of strut. Front springs, upper mounts, and bearings replaced. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 20620 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | INDIANAPOLIS, IN |
| VIN pattern | 3VWF07ATXGMXXXXXX |
| 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 |
| 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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