| Issue ID | 962836 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10496351 |
| Manufacurer | Volkswagen of America, Inc. |
| Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
| Model | ROUTAN |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 02/02/13 |
| Component | TIRES:VALVE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | While putting air in my tires, the valve stem broke off of the tire while trying to remove the cap off of the stem and the tire deflated almost instantly. After looking at the broken valve stem, it appears like the cap and stem became corroded and was completely welded together. I still have this cap that broke off if it is needed for an investigation. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 84000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | ELDORADO, OH |
| VIN pattern | 2V8HW34189RXXXXXX |
| 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 |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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