| Issue ID | 626925 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10188293 |
| Manufacurer | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC |
| Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
| Model | GTI |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 17/04/07 |
| Component | OTHER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | (1) i hit a pothole in the rain. The tire burst out the sidewall. (2) the jack failed to support the car twice despite following the vehical's owners manual. The car fell onto the awaiting spare thus crushing the fender from inside the wheel well (3) bodyshop quote (old parts will be available including pictures) |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 11450 |
| Number of Occurences | 2 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | STONY BROOK, NY |
| VIN pattern | WVWFV71K67WXXXXXX |
| 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 | 01/09/06 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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| Type of child seat code | |
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| Dealer's name | SMITHTOWN VW |
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