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2011 Volkswagen GOLF Engine And Engine Cooling Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	902268
Internal NHTSA #	10444314
Manufacurer	VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
Brand	VOLKSWAGEN
Model	GOLF
Model Year	2011
File date	03/01/12
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Upon attempting to accelerate the engine would not rev above approximately 1500 rpm. I was barely able to get the car moving. After reaching about 10 mph the car stalled in the middle of the street. Fortunately, due to the time of day there was not much traffic and i was able to safely coast to the side of the street. I reported the issue to my local vw dealer and inquired if the issue was related to vw service bulletin "?? Frozen charge air cooler"?? Dated 9/6/2011. During a subsequent visit for an unrelated repair the dealer technician experienced the same issues. The technician determined that the service bulletin was applicable and attempted to order the repair kit. The service advisor informed me that vw agreed that i was experiencing the symptoms related to the service bulletin, but the recommended repair has proven ineffective and they would not install the kit. I was informed that vw has, as yet, no permanant solution and that the temporary solution is to allow the "?? Charge air cooler"?? To thaw and dry out any remaining water. I have been advised that the situation is likely reoccur. If this issue happens in heavy traffic i would be likely be unable to move out of danger safely.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	14700
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	CHARLESTON, IL
VIN pattern	WVWNM7AJ6BWXXXXXX
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	08/08/26
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
Number of cylinders	4
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Vehicle speed	10
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2011 Volkswagen GOLF Engine And Engine Cooling Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2011 Volkswagen GOLF Engine And Engine Cooling Problems, Complaints and Defects

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