| Issue ID | 1066420 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10588645 |
| Manufacurer | Volkswagen of America, Inc. |
| Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
| Model | GTI |
| Model Year | 2012 |
| File date | 01/02/12 |
| Component | VISIBILITY/WIPER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact own a 2012 volkswagen gti. The contact stated that when it rained hard, the windshield retained water after the windshield wipers were engaged. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician was unable to diagnose a failure. The windshield wipers were replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 15 and the current mileage was 13,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 15 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | CLARKSBURG, WV |
| VIN pattern | WVWFD7AJ9CWXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
| 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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