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2008 Volkswagen R32 Fuel System, Gasoline Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	691718
Internal NHTSA #	10241168
Manufacurer	VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
Brand	VOLKSWAGEN
Model	R32
Model Year	2008
File date	08/08/08
Component	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	First minor incidents: my wife and i have been experiencing intermittent hiccups in power for a few weeks. No cels or indication of anything wrong otherwise. First serious incident: at highway speed (70mph) 30 minutes into a commute, the car loses power and throws the driver forward in the seat. Was able to finish the remainder of commute barely limping along with erratic throttle response, stalling, and stuttering. Upon arrival, notice smell of fuel and see fuel puddle behind right rear wheel. Vw roadside assistance would not respond due to report of fuel leak. Told to call fire dept -- fire dept responded. Aaa towed to dealer. After 19 days at the dealer, the car's entire fuel tank was replaced. A defect in the evaporative emissions system was reported as the cause. We were assured the vehicle was safe and the new system was redesigned. Second major incident: repeat of first major incident above only days later. Car currently in shop. Evidence of widespread issue being discussed at vwvortex. Com among numerous reports of same issue but no resolution or official acknowledgment of this issue from vwofa as of yet. This is extremely unsafe condition for a car that is brand new.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	3510
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	TORRANCE, CA
VIN pattern	WVWKC71K28WXXXXXX
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	07/08/26
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
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Vehicle speed	70
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What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2008 Volkswagen R32 Fuel System, Gasoline Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2008 Volkswagen R32 Fuel System, Gasoline Problems, Complaints and Defects

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