| Issue ID | 1540643 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11182065 |
| Manufacurer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
| Model | EOS |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 13/01/19 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 2009 volkswagen eos 2. 0t tsi engine timing chain tensioner failure due defective design. Car did not start and i had to change the engine at my expense. Now i am not sure if the new engine (used) has the new design version tensioner or the old. I have investigated and this is a very common failure. This most engine code is ccta and is used in many vw cars 2008 and up. Volkswagen sent a bolet |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 177000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | MONTGOMERY, AL |
| VIN pattern | WVWAA71F09VXXXXXX |
| 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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