| Issue ID | 1496838 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11128680 |
| Manufacurer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
| Model | JETTA HYBRID |
| Model Year | 2014 |
| File date | 07/09/18 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2014 volkswagen jetta hybrid. The contact stated that the vehicle was left with the headlights on for four days. When the vehicle was jumpstarted, the anti-lock brake system, air bags, and tire pressure monitoring system indicators illuminated for hours before dimming. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. An independent mechanic diagnosed that the sensor that controlled the hybrid function of the vehicle was not working. The vehicle was not repaired for the recent failure. The contact also stated that the vehicle was repaired for the same failures eight months ago by david maus volkswagen south (5474 s orange blossom trail, orlando, fl 32839). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 112,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 112000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | POLK CITY, FL |
| VIN pattern | 3VW637AJ5DMXXXXXX |
| 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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| 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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