Consumer Complaint Detail
VOLKSWAGEN / PASSAT / 2004
0 Injured
0 Death
No Fire
| Components - Details | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Complaint Number: 006087406 | Incident Date: Nov, 23 2006 |
| Consumer's City: | Consumer's State: 00 |
| Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO | Manufacturers Name: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Model Name: PASSAT | Model Year: 2004 |
| Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No | Component's Description: Seats:front assembly:seat heater/cooler |
| Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No | Persons Injured: 0 |
| Vehicle's VIN#: WVWPE63B44P | Date added to File: May, 23 2021 |
| Date Complaint Received: Dec, 03 2006 | Complaint Type: IVOQ |
| Incident Reported To Police: No | Purchase Date: Jul, 03 2004 |
| Was Original Owner: Yes | Anti-lock Brakes: Yes |
| Number of Cylinders: 4 | Date of Manufacturer: - |
| Was Vehicle Towed: - | Description of the Complaints: 2004 volkswagen passat tdi - seat heater wire in passenger seat, side bolster ignited seat material. no open flame - polyester material smoldered, producing a dime-sized hole, through which the red-hot wire could be seen. caused passenger discomfort, spread smell of smoke throughout cabin, alarmed passengers and drivers. no medical attention required. *jb |