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Volkswagen Jetta Power Train Safety Report | Sept 01, 2011



Reported on Sept 01, 2011


THIS CAR HAS AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. IT'S A JETTA TDI. IF YOU STOP ON A SHARP INCLINE THE CAR WILL ROLL BACKWARDS WHEN YOU TAKE YOUR FOOT OFF OF THE BRAKE AND PUSH THE GAS PEDAL. I'VE TRIED PUSHING THE GAS PEDAL BEFORE LETTING OFF THE BRAKE BUT IT STILL ROLLS BACKWARD. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND EXPLAINED THAT I AM AFRAID I WILL ROLL BACKWARD INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE OF EVEN A PEDESTRIAN. THE DEALER SAID ROLLING BACKWARD IS NORMAL FOR THIS CAR. I THINK THIS IS UNSAFE FOR ME AND THE PEOPLE AROUND ME. I BOUGHT THIS CAR NEW FROM TOM BUSH REGENCY MOTORS 9850 ATLANTIC BLVD. JAX., FLORIDA 32225. PH (904) 725-0911. *TR
Make: Volkswagen
Model: Jetta
Manufactured by: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
Year: 2011
Was a crash reported? N
Was an injury reported? 0 person(s) were injured.
Was a death reported? 0 person(s) died.
Was a fire reported? N
Location: JACKSONVILLE FL
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN): 3VWLL7AJOBM
Mileage: 200 miles.
Speed: 0 MPH
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Was a police report filed? N
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