| Issue ID | 635624 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10195648 |
| Manufacurer | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC |
| Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
| Model | GTI |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 22/06/07 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2007 volkswagen gti. While driving 65 mph, the vehicle periodically loses power, but has not shut off. The check engine light illuminated. The dealer diagnosed the vehicle as needing a new fuel sensor and fuel pump. The service manager stated that the fuel pump and fuel sensor are not made for high altitudes. If they are replaced, the same failure will occur. The vin and engine size were unknown. The current and failure mileages were 1,500. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 1500 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | ESTES PARK, CO |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| 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 | 08/06/07 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 65 |
| 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 | TYNAS VOLKWAGEN |
| Dealer's telephone number | |
| Dealer's city | AUORA |
| Dealer's state code | CO |
| Dealer's ZIP code |