| Issue ID | 768548 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10312802 |
| Manufacurer | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC |
| Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
| Model | GTI |
| Model Year | 2010 |
| File date | 11/10/08 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns 2010 volkswagen gti. The contact stated he lost the ability to accelerate at highway speed. As he was driving there was a big clunky sound and the vehicle slows down but did not come to a complete stop. He had taken the vehicle to the dealer at least three times but they were unable to identify the failure. The volkswagen manufacturer was called and a claim was filed. The failure mileage was 4,500. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 4500 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | DALLAS, TX |
| VIN pattern | WVWHV7AJ0AWXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| 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 | 0 |
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