Consumer Complaint Detail
VOLKSWAGEN / GOLF / 2002
0 Injured
0 Death
No Fire
| Components - Details | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Complaint Number: 004290056 | Incident Date: Jun, 13 2004 |
| Consumer's City: BRIGHTWATERS | Consumer's State: NY |
| Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO | Manufacturers Name: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Model Name: GOLF | Model Year: 2002 |
| Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No | Component's Description: Engine and engine cooling:engine |
| Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No | Persons Injured: 0 |
| Vehicle's VIN#: 9BWGP61JX24 | Date added to File: May, 25 2021 |
| Date Complaint Received: Jul, 21 2004 | Complaint Type: IVOQ |
| Incident Reported To Police: No | Purchase Date: Jul, 26 2002 |
| Was Original Owner: Yes | Anti-lock Brakes: No |
| Number of Cylinders: 4 | Date of Manufacturer: - |
| Was Vehicle Towed: - | Description of the Complaints: Owner was driving in traffic - merging onto the long island expressway - when a dull "pop" sound was heard. the engine quickly lost power. owner was able to steer vehicle from right lane to shoulder and engage hazard lights. car was towed to dealer. dealer examined vehicle and advised owner that the timing belt was missing. dealer advised that engine had seized and must be replaced. owner lost use of car for 5 weeks. engine and timing belt were replaced. *jb |