Issue ID | 1554305 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11194810 |
Manufacurer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
Model | CC |
Model Year | 2012 |
File date | 15/03/19 |
Component | ENGINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | The 2. 0t tsi engine was made with a faulty timing chain tensioner which will fail and cause the timing chain to break causing immediate catastrophic engine damage putting the driver and occupants in danger because of loss of power and difficulty steering. I am extremely blessed that i noticed the car was acting funny and exited off the highway. It |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 200000 |
Number of Occurences | |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | FORT WORTH, TX |
VIN pattern | WVWMN7AN0CEXXXXXX |
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 |
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Date of purchase | 15/06/25 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 10 |
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