Issue ID | 1666111 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11328131 |
Manufacurer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
Model | GTI |
Model Year | 2017 |
File date | 03/06/20 |
Component | ENGINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2017 volkswagen gti. The contact stated that the vehicle was leaking fuel at a rate of one gallon of fuel every five minutes. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the charcoal canister and suction pump needed to be replaced. Chapman volkswagen of tucson (4500 e 22nd st, tucson, az 85711) was contacted and informed of the failure. The contact was referred to the manufacturer for assistance. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but provided no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 90,000. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 90000 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | TUCSON, AZ |
VIN pattern | 3VW4T7AU0HMXXXXXX |
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 | 04/12/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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