| Issue ID | 1398755 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11013920 |
| Manufacurer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
| Model | GTI |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 12/08/15 |
| Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2004 volkswagen gti. While driving approximately 60 mph, the vehicle lost power. After a couple of seconds, the vehicle would regain power. In addition, while driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and resume driving. A few days later, the contact noticed that when he pulled the fuel filter and inlet out, there were metallic particles in the fuel filter. The failure recurred numerous times. The contact called the schworer volkswagen dealer (located at 3301 schworer dr, lincoln, ne 68504) who stated that the vin was not included in a recall. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 166,190. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 166190 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | LINCOLN, NE |
| VIN pattern | 9BWDE61J044XXXXXX |
| 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 | 60 |
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