| Issue ID | 1501964 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11133077 |
| Manufacurer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
| Model | GOLF SPORTWAGEN |
| Model Year | 2018 |
| File date | 26/09/18 |
| Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Took delivery of vehicle on sep. 23,2018 drove it for three days and noticed a strong smell of gasoline coming from the air vents and engine compartment. This occurred after the vehicle was warm and restarted. The vehicle was manufactured in 2017. The vehicle is currently at the vw dealer being evaluated. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 60 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | PLAINVIEW, NY |
| VIN pattern | 3VW117AU7JMXXXXXX |
| 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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