| Issue ID | 571427 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10144489 |
| Manufacurer | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC |
| Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
| Model | R32 |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 05/12/05 |
| Component | TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYST |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Malfunctioning tire pressure monitor system for 18 months, frequently malfunctions on the way home from the dealership. Eight to nine service attempts with no resolution. Have driven the car for 3 months at a time with the flat tire monitor screaming loudly. A problem since 2 months after purchase. *jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 3000 |
| Number of Occurences | 9 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | ATLANTA, GA |
| VIN pattern | WVGBC67L84DXXXXXX |
| 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 | 31/12/03 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | AWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 40 |
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