| Issue ID | 720152 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10265426 |
| Manufacurer | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC |
| Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
| Model | R32 |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 01/11/08 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The car loses power (i. E. Hiccups or hesitates) at highway speeds, most noticeable on even the slightest acceleration - even with cruise control on. At times it will idle in a similar staggered way. When city driving the same problem occurs on acceleration. It happens randomly but once it starts, it persists until the car has been shut off and cools down. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 8000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | DALAS, TX |
| VIN pattern | WVWKC71K08WXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 50 |
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