| Issue ID | 1640745 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11306487 |
| Manufacurer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
| Model | CC |
| Model Year | 2012 |
| File date | 22/01/20 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Rear tail lighting and truck latch fail to operate causing high possibility of being struck from behind. This is and has been a problem for years, all 2009 to 2012 volkswagen cc models have and continue to have the issue. The wiring harness in the trunk is of poor design and quality causing wires to break and create open shots resulting in no tail lamp lighting. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 75131 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | KENILWORTH, NJ |
| VIN pattern | WVWHP7AN8CEXXXXXX |
| 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 | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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