| Issue ID | 925746 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10462531 |
| Manufacurer | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC |
| Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
| Model | ROUTAN |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 20/06/12 |
| Component | WHEELS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | While driving on the i-94 in sheboygan, wi, my tire pressure light went on. I stopped at a valvoline tire and lube to have the tires looked at as my rear tire was almost flat. The person was unable to fill the tire with air because the valve stem was pushed completely into the tire and there was no way to fill the tire. At closer inspection all four tire valve stems and sensor assemblies were corroded to the point that they would all need to be replaced immediately. Vw stated that this is not a warranty or recall issue and that it would cost over $200 each with labor. I was told by the technician that if the stem would have completely broke while driving down the road it would have lost pressure right away and could have cause an accident. *tt |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 104000 |
| Number of Occurences | 4 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | EAGLE, WI |
| VIN pattern | 2V8HW34199RXXXXXX |
| 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 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
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| Vehicle speed | 50 |
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