| Issue ID | 1432010 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11054393 |
| Manufacurer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
| Model | GOLF R |
| Model Year | 2017 |
| File date | 11/12/17 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Was driving down the freeway when the car lost coolant. Discovered road debris had punctured the secondary heat exchanger located on the lower front passenger side. The front facia provides absolutely no protection from debris and other damage was noted on the exchanger surface. Had to pull over as the engine overheated and get the car taken to the dealer for repairs. This seems to be a design flaw - searching the internet there are several incidences of punctured heat exchangers. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 10300 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | GILBERT, AZ |
| VIN pattern | WVWWF7AU1HWXXXXXX |
| 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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| Vehicle speed | 55 |
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