Issue ID | 1001309 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10534023 |
Manufacurer | Volkswagen of America, Inc. |
Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
Model | TIGUAN |
Model Year | 2011 |
File date | 27/07/13 |
Component | SEATS |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2011 volkswagen tiguan. The contact stated while driving 65 mph the contact attempted to raise the passenger seat from the reclined position but the seat would not move. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnosis but was informed the seats were designed not to raise while the vehicle was being driven unless the driver physically lifted the seat for the passenger. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and also stated the seat was operating as designed. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 30,000. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 30000 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | DOYLESTOWN, PA |
VIN pattern | WVGBV7AX0BWXXXXXX |
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 |
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