| Issue ID | 706777 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10253780 |
| Manufacurer | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC |
| Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
| Model | R32 |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 27/10/08 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | On october 27, 2008 i was traveling on one of the local highways, when i began to experience a loss in power, rapid misfire and hesitation in my 2008 vw r32. Prior to said date, i experienced the same faults several times, which i mentioned to my local service advisor. My local service advisor informed me that volkswagen of america (vwoa) was aware of the wide-spread problem and was currently working on a solution. Currently, i have been working with my regional case manager from vwoa. However, the last time that i spoke with my regional case manager was on december 11, 2008. When i briefly spoke with my regional case manager from vwoa, he explained to me that the parts needed for repair of my r32 would soon be released. However, i received that same statement in october and november when i asked about the service status of my vehicle. On the 17th of dec 2008, vwoa received a letter from me stating that |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 21100 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | KAPOELI, HI |
| VIN pattern | WVWKC71KX8WXXXXXX |
| 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 | 55 |
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