| Issue ID | 700244 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10248308 |
| Manufacurer | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC |
| Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
| Model | GTI |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 15/07/08 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 1. Purchased my 2006 vw gti on july 15th 2008. Noticed condensation in the third brake light housing. 2. Condensation always there. No way to remove brake light to remove the condensation. 3. Filing complaint. Possible cracked light or short in light due to the condensation. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 32400 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | GRAHAM, WA |
| VIN pattern | WVWEV71K86WXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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