Issue ID | 994262 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10524232 |
Manufacurer | Volkswagen of America, Inc. |
Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
Model | CC |
Model Year | 2010 |
File date | 06/07/13 |
Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:I |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2010 volkswagen cc. The contact stated that while driving 10 mph, the vehicle started to shake and smoke was seen from the exhaust. The contact also stated that there was a noticeable odor of gasoline. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who stated that the fuel injector had malfunctioned and needed to be replaced. There was also gasoline on the engine, which the dealer advised cleaning. The failure mileage was 52,000. Updated 8/15/13 *cn the fuel injectors were faulty and were stuck in the open position. Which caused fuel to leak in the cylinder causing an engine misfire.. Updated 8/15/13 *cn |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 52000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | BOWIE, MD |
VIN pattern | WVWHP7AN3AEXXXXXX |
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? | |
No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 26/10/12 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 4 |
Drive train type | FWD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | 10 |
DoT tire identifier | |
Tire size | |
Location of tire code | |
Type of tire failure code | |
Was defective tire repaired? | |
Date of manufacture | |
Type of child seat code | |
Type of restraint | |
Dealer's name | LEXUS OF EDISON |
Dealer's telephone number | 732-579-5800 |
Dealer's city | EDISON |
Dealer's state code | NJ |
Dealer's ZIP code |