| Issue ID | 538556 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10118247 |
| Manufacurer | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC |
| Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
| Model | GTI |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 08/04/05 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Bumped a curb and side impact air bags deployed. No physical damage to vehicle other than scraped wheels and deployed air bags. Engine no longer starts on first key turn. Taken to insurer recommended shop to have airbags and all related components replaced. Engine still not starting on first key turn. *nm *sb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 11180 |
| Number of Occurences | 2 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | BOWIE, MD |
| VIN pattern | 9BWDH61J344XXXXXX |
| 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 | 29/07/04 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
| Transmission type | MAN |
| Vehicle speed | 8 |
| 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 | ALEXANDRIA VW |
| Dealer's telephone number | 703-684-8888 |
| Dealer's city | ALEXANDRIA |
| Dealer's state code | VA |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 22305 |