| Issue ID | 1027992 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10555988 |
| Manufacurer | Volkswagen of America, Inc. |
| Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
| Model | TIGUAN |
| Model Year | 2010 |
| File date | 13/12/13 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2010 volkswagen tiguan. The contact stated that while driving approximately 10 mph, the passenger's side headlights, turn signals and brake lights failed to illuminate. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, who stated that the fuse box had overheated. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number 13v569000 (electrical system, exterior lighting) however the vin was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 50000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | BLUEMONT , VA |
| VIN pattern | WVGBV7AX0AWXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | Y |
| 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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| Vehicle speed | 10 |
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