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Volkswagen Jetta Power Train Automatic Transmission Safety Report | May 15, 2011
Reported on May 15, 2011
| TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA SPORTSWAGEN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH FROM A COMPLETE STOP THE TRANSMISSION EXHIBITED A DELAYED RESPONSE AND BEGAN SLIPPING INTO A HIGHER GEAR WITH HESITATION. THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THEY WERE UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 200. UPDATED 07/21/11 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN TAKING OFF FROM A STOP, IT FELT AS THOUGHT HE VEHICLE SHIFTED TO A HIGHER GEAR. THE CONSUMER HAD DIFFICULTY GETTING THE VEHICLE TO ACCELERATE. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. UPDATED 08/18/11 | |
| Make: | Volkswagen |
| Model: | Jetta |
| Manufactured by: | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC |
| Year: | 2011 |
| Was a crash reported? | N |
| Was an injury reported? | |
| Was a death reported? | |
| Was a fire reported? | N |
| Location: | PORT HADOCK WA |
| Vehicle Identification Number (VIN): | 3VWPL7AJ6BM |
| Mileage: | 200 miles. |
| Speed: | 5 MPH |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Vehicle type: | |
| Vehicle fuel: | DIESEL Turbo. |
| Was a police report filed? | N |
| Tire size: | |
| Dealer name and location: | PARR IMPORTS BREMERTON WA 98312 |
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