| Issue ID | 921079 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10459076 |
| Manufacurer | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC |
| Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
| Model | ROUTAN |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 01/04/12 |
| Component | WHEELS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2009 volkswagen routan. The contact stated the tire pressure monitor failed due to corrosion. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who stated the failure was caused by the tps system valve stem nut which was corroded. The contact also stated that the drivers rear tire blew out due to the nut corrosion. The vehicle was repaired. The tire pressure valves were replaced. The failure mileage was 65,000 and the current mileage was 74,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 65000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | CONCOARD TOWNSHIP , OH |
| VIN pattern | 2V8HW54XX9RXXXXXX |
| 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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