Issue ID | 532063 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10112741 |
Manufacurer | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC |
Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
Model | GTI |
Model Year | 2001 |
File date | 07/03/05 |
Component | POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | I want to report a manufacturing defect regarding the clutch on my 2001 volkswagen gti glx. The car has only 34,000 miles on it and the clutch needs to be replaced already. I have driven a standard transmission for nearly 9 years. Vw says the clutch needs to be replaced early due to wear and tear. Typically clutches last around 100,000 miles. My previous vehicle had 110,000 miles on the same clutch. So i don't believe wear and tear is the issue. The vehicle is covered under a bumper to bumper warranty. However, since vw is classifying the fault as wear and tear, they are holding me responsible for the $2000 repair. I do not believe this is fair. I have complained to the better business bureau as well. This could be a potential safety hazard if it is not caught early and the breakdown occurs while in motion. One would not be able to accelerate out of danger if necessary and would expose him or herself to unnecessary risks of being broken down in rush hour.*ak |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 34000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | TROY, MI |
VIN pattern | 9BWPG61J914XXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 09/04/04 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 6 |
Drive train type | FWD |
Transmission type | MAN |
Vehicle speed | 25 |
DoT tire identifier | |
Tire size | |
Location of tire code | |
Type of tire failure code | |
Was defective tire repaired? | |
Date of manufacture | |
Type of child seat code | |
Type of restraint | |
Dealer's name | WILLIAMS AUTO WORLD |
Dealer's telephone number | 517-484-1341 |
Dealer's city | LANSING |
Dealer's state code | MI |
Dealer's ZIP code | 48084 |