| Issue ID | 562002 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10137231 |
| Manufacurer | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC |
| Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
| Model | TOUAREG |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 21/09/05 |
| Component | TIRES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Dunlop grandtrack 8000 255x60x17 tires are worn to the wear line (all4) after 20955 miles. Tires are on 2004 vw. Tires were inspected and show no problems other than wear. Dunlop will not replace, vw has not replaced tires. Tires on a $42k vehicle should last longer than 21,000 miles. Replacement is est at $1154. 00 |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 20800 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | GRANTSVILLE, UT |
| VIN pattern | WVGBC67L44DXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
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| Date of purchase | 16/05/04 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | AWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 55 |
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