Consumer Complaint Detail
VOLKSWAGEN / PASSAT / 2001
0 Injured
0 Death
No Fire
| Components - Details | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Complaint Number: 007112932 | Incident Date: Mar, 12 2007 |
| Consumer's City: MOUNT AIRY | Consumer's State: MD |
| Vehicle Transmission Type: MAN | Manufacturers Name: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Model Name: PASSAT | Model Year: 2001 |
| Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No | Component's Description: Visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac system:heater core |
| Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No | Persons Injured: 0 |
| Vehicle's VIN#: WVWPD63B81P | Date added to File: May, 23 2021 |
| Date Complaint Received: Jul, 23 2007 | Complaint Type: IVOQ |
| Incident Reported To Police: No | Purchase Date: Jul, 07 2001 |
| Was Original Owner: No | Anti-lock Brakes: Yes |
| Number of Cylinders: 4 | Date of Manufacturer: - |
| Was Vehicle Towed: - | Description of the Complaints: Heater core failed, causing sudden and substantial loss of visibility in rush hour traffic. interiors of all windows were severely fogged with coolant mist. i was forced to make an emergency stop to avoid an accident. aware that vw has frequently replaced this known deficient component out of warranty, i contacted vw of america three times. i was consistently told that i would receive no help. cost of heater core replacement at dealership was $1600. *tr |