| Issue ID | 1385960 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11000203 |
| Manufacurer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
| Model | TIGUAN |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 30/07/15 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2013 volkswagen tiguan. While driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle shook and vibrated. As the contact attempted to make a turn, the steering lost power and the steering wheel and air bag warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (palmetto 57 volkswagen in opa locka, florida) where a diagnostic test was performed. The dealer stated that the vehicle was out of warranty and referred the contact to nhtsa. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v483000 (air bags). The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 62,000. Parts distribution disconnect. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 62000 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | MIAMI LAKE, FL |
| VIN pattern | WVGAV7AX6DWXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 35 |
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| Type of child seat code | |
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