| Issue ID | 697764 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10246195 |
| Manufacurer | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC |
| Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
| Model | TIGUAN |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 20/10/08 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 1) driving with low speed, accelerating in traffic. 2) awd axle came loose while driving, damaging the axle and underbody surroundings (heat shields etc.) fortunately, did not lose control of the vehicle. 3) vehicle is currently being repaired, waiting for parts. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 958 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | LIVONIA, MI |
| VIN pattern | WVGBV75N59WXXXXXX |
| 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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| Drive train type | AWD |
| Transmission type | |
| Vehicle speed | 30 |
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