| Issue ID | 1334510 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10926245 |
| Manufacurer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
| Model | E-GOLF |
| Model Year | 2015 |
| File date | 16/09/16 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | There are multiple conditions under which the car's charging connector allows removal of the plug from the vehicle while power is engaged. This has lead to sparks being generated on removal. The conditions involve the failure of the physical locking pin on the charge port, and vw's incomplete implementation of the j1772 charging standard, specifically around the proximity circuit. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 4800 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | WESTFORD, MA |
| VIN pattern | WVWKP7AU8FWXXXXXX |
| 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 | 0 |
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