Issue ID | 923022 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10460554 |
Manufacurer | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC |
Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
Model | CC |
Model Year | 2009 |
File date | 24/05/12 |
Component | ENGINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2009 volkswagen cc. The contact stated that while driving 45 mph, the vehicle stalled and the amp warning lamp illuminated. The contact mentioned that the vehicle started to make a loud popping noise and blue smoke was emitted from under the engine compartment. Shortly after, the vehicle had become completely engulfed in flames. The fire department was contacted and no injuries were reported. The vehicle was destroyed. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer and the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 32,000. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 32000 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | HANFORD , CA |
VIN pattern | WVWHL73C49EXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | Y |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 16/03/25 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 45 |
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