| Issue ID | 1564961 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11208102 |
| Manufacurer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
| Model | GTI |
| Model Year | 2015 |
| File date | 16/05/19 |
| Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The trim around the dsg shifter has deteriorated and has left behind several very sharp edges. Cuts on fingers and hands happen frequently when using the shifter normally to change gears. Trim at the base of the shifter has also deteriorated, commonly causing cuts when using the storage compartment just in front of the shifter. This vehicle has limited miles and has predominately been stored in a garage. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 12000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | ROUND ROCK, TX |
| VIN pattern | 3VW447AU0FMXXXXXX |
| 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 | 15 |
| 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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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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