| Issue ID | 1471861 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11099559 |
| Manufacurer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
| Model | GTI |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 15/03/18 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2013 volkswagen gti. While driving 72 mph, the check engine indicator illuminated and the temperature gauge increased. The vehicle was towed to jim wynn volkswagen (2021 w main st, norristown, pa 19403) where it was diagnosed that the temperature sensor needed replacement. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified and the contact was waiting to hear about the possibility of a buy back. The failure mileage was approximately 50,200. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 50200 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | KING OF PRUSSIA, PA |
| VIN pattern | WVWGD7AJ8DWXXXXXX |
| 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 |
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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 | 72 |
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