After parking vehicle in a parking lot, manipulated gear shift from drive to park. Left vehicle and continued business. When returning to parking lot, vehicle was no longer in the parking spot but had rolled backwards into the travel lane of the lot. Started vehicle and attempted to move but could not move gear shift lever to drive or reverse. Was then i noticed that while the gear shift lever was in the park position, the instrument cluster display indicated it was in neutral. Could not adjust gear shift at all. Had vehicle towed to shop and was informed the gear shift cable had broken. Vehicle was repaired however cable alone could not be replaced. Had to purchase complete gear shift lever assembly due to vw replacement parts policy.
| VIN Pattern | 3VWJP7AT*DM****** |
| Manufacturer | VOLKSWAGEN DE MEXICO SA DE CV |
| Make | VOLKSWAGEN |
| Model | Beetle |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| Series | Confortline, Highline, TDI |
| Body Class | Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback |
| Vehicle Type | PASSENGER CAR |
| Engine Manufacturer | Volkswagen |
| Engine HP | 170 |
| Engine KW | 126.769 |
| Engine Displacement (L) | 2.48 |
| Engine Displacement (CC) | 2480 |
| Engine Displacement (CI) | 151.339 |
| Other Engine Info | 50-St. BIN 3/PZEV emission. Emissions Certification Test Group: CVWXV02.5259 |
| Primary Fuel Type | Gasoline |
| Transmission Style | Automatic |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) | Indirect |
| Front Air Bags | 1st Row (Driver and Passenger) |
| Side Air Bag | 1st Row (Driver and Passenger) |
| Curtain Air Bags | 1st Row (Driver and Passenger) |
| Seat Belts | Manual |
| Other Restraint System Info | Active Seat Belt Advanced Front Air Bags. |
| Plant City | PUEBLA |
| Plant Country | MEXICO |