| Issue ID | 528512 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10110436 |
| Manufacurer | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC |
| Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
| Model | TOUAREG |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 10/02/05 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Continuous failures of the electronic system leading to: 1) sporadic failure of turn signals (blinking at the same time on both sides) sending wrong messages to other traffic participants about drivers intentions. 2) requiring numerous efforts to open car doors (driver's door, key being removed form ignition lock). In a case of emergency this can lead to severe consequences; in daily use it can cause panic. 3) computer setting to "all doors open, tailgate open" changes by itself to single door open. (no hazard by itself but proof that the electronic system fails).*jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 10300 |
| Number of Occurences | 50 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | BOCA RATON, FL |
| VIN pattern | WVGBC67L54DXXXXXX |
| 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 | 27/10/03 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | 4WD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 35 |
| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | GUNTHER |
| Dealer's telephone number | 954 590 3750 |
| Dealer's city | COCONUT CREEK |
| Dealer's state code | FL |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 33073 |