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The contact owns a 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan. While driving 40 mph, the vehicle stalled and all the warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed a loud noise, no compression, and a metallic metal to metal noise coming from the engine. The engine would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was serviced per NHTSA campaign numbers: 14V441000 (fuel system, gasoline) and 13V569000 (electrical system, exterior lighting). The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 08V235000 (engine and engine cooling). The failure mileage was 125,310.
1 of 2 fuel line "quick connect" fittings in the engine compartment (passenger side fire wall area) disconnected while driving. The engine compartment was covered with fuel and the engine would not run. The vehicle had 114 miles.
- Seattle, WA, USA
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