Consumer Complaint Detail
VOLKSWAGEN / JETTA / 1998
0 Injured
0 Death
No Fire
| Components - Details | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Complaint Number: 006068573 | Incident Date: Jun, 10 2006 |
| Consumer's City: WASHINGTON | Consumer's State: DC |
| Vehicle Transmission Type: MAN | Manufacturers Name: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Model Name: JETTA | Model Year: 1998 |
| Vehicle Involved in a Crash: Yes | Component's Description: Wheels |
| Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No | Persons Injured: 0 |
| Vehicle's VIN#: 3VWRF8186WM | Date added to File: May, 23 2021 |
| Date Complaint Received: Jun, 18 2006 | Complaint Type: EVOQ |
| Incident Reported To Police: Yes | Purchase Date: Jun, 24 1998 |
| Was Original Owner: Yes | Anti-lock Brakes: Yes |
| Number of Cylinders: 4 | Date of Manufacturer: - |
| Was Vehicle Towed: - | Description of the Complaints: Dt*: the contact stated the left rear wheel detached from the vehicle, crossed the highway and hit another vehicle. the other vehicle sustained minor body damage. a police report was filed. this occurred while driving 35 mph without warning. the vehicle was pulled to the side of the highway. the vehicle was then towed to an independent repair shop. the mechanic was unable to duplicate the problem; however the left rear wheel assembly, brakes, rim and tire were replaced. the manufacturer was not alerted.*ak updated 7/13/2006 - the bearing on the left rear wheel was loose and worn. *nm |