| Issue ID | 613139 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10176621 |
| Manufacurer | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC |
| Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
| Model | RABBIT |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 17/12/06 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/P |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The vehicle was brand new, less than a day old from the dealership, with only 240 miles on it. The vehicle was driven to dinner, and after dinner it would not start, there was a strong fuel smell. Looked under the car and noticed a significant fuel leak. Manufacture sent a tow truck. The local dealership said it was a fuel line that had been improperly installed at the factory. They re-attached it. *jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 245 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | MOBILE, AL |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| 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 | 16/12/06 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 5 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
| Transmission type | MAN |
| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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| Dealer's name | JACK INGRAM VOLKSWAGEN |
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