| Issue ID | 823596 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10361631 |
| Manufacurer | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC |
| Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
| Model | EOS |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 19/10/10 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns 2007 volkswagen eos. The contact started the vehicle and the low oil light was illuminated. The steering wheel was also extremely tight and difficult to turn. The vehicle was restarted after one hour. The warning light was no longer illuminated and the steering wheel resumed normal operation. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told that they were unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was left with the dealer where the contact was awaiting further inspection. The vin was not available. The failure and current mileage was 38,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 38000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | BOSTON, MA |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| 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? | |
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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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