| Issue ID | 687993 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10238269 |
| Manufacurer | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC |
| Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
| Model | EOS |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 01/08/08 |
| Component | TIRES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | A leased 2008 volkswagen eos has several problem with only 2100 miles on it. *nj the consumer stated she heard a noise coming from the front tire. The panel was peeling off the drivers side door and the convertible top would squeal when the consumer went to lower it. The consumer received a call, a couple of days later and was told the hydraulic motor had went bad in the convertible top and the click in the tires had been fixed. The consumer stated the clicking in the tires was still there, the dealer just rotated the tires. *jb |
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| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | CONSUMER LETTER |
| City and State | HOUSTON, TX |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| Date of purchase | 01/05/08 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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