Issue ID | 1317957 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10906409 |
Manufacurer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
Model | GTI |
Model Year | 2016 |
File date | 13/08/16 |
Component | STRUCTURE:BODY |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2016 volkswagen gti. While driving 40 mph, there were abnormal noises coming from the top part of both rear doors and the hatchback of the vehicle. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that there was a failure with the frame and expanding structural foam needed to be sprayed in the hollow parts of the vehicle. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 100. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 100 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | BOXBOROUGH, MA |
VIN pattern | 3VW447AU0GMXXXXXX |
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 | 15/09/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 40 |
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