Issue ID | 1022346 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10551848 |
Manufacurer | Volkswagen of America, Inc. |
Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
Model | TIGUAN |
Model Year | 2011 |
File date | 23/10/13 |
Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | While operating the 2011 volkswagen tiguan, on the highway at speeds of approximately 65mph, experienced an electrical failure that caused a headlight / driving light / turn signal / brake light / marker light and plate light failure. The failure became intermittent until taken to the dealership for service. Dealer stated "looked up wiring diagram and traced to a fuse in engine fuse block. / fuse not blown, but has corrosion. Removed fuse and found fuse block melting. Needs fuse and block. Replaced both and lighting ok now. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 60974 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | RAYMOND , NH |
VIN pattern | WVGBV7AX5BWXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 09/10/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 4 |
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Vehicle speed | 65 |
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