Issue ID | 448243 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10047916 |
Manufacurer | Volkswagen of America, Inc. |
Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
Model | JETTA |
Model Year | 2002 |
File date | 10/11/03 |
Component | TIRES:TREAD/BELT |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | All four tires experienced tread separation. The consumer is concerned that may cause a severe blowout while driving. *ak *nlm service manager noted he has seen other failures like these and there may be a trend. *ph |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 9000 |
Number of Occurences | 4 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | LOUISVILLE, KY |
VIN pattern | 3VWSE69M42MXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 30/08/02 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 4 |
Drive train type | |
Transmission type | MAN |
Vehicle speed | |
DoT tire identifier | |
Tire size | |
Location of tire code | |
Type of tire failure code | |
Was defective tire repaired? | |
Date of manufacture | |
Type of child seat code | |
Type of restraint | |
Dealer's name | BACHMAN VW |
Dealer's telephone number | 502-493-2920 |
Dealer's city | LOUISVILLE |
Dealer's state code | KY |
Dealer's ZIP code | 40299 |