Consumer Complaint Detail

VOLKSWAGEN / PASSAT / 1997

Recalls
0 Injured
Investigations
0 Death
Complaints
No Fire
Components - Details
NHTSA Complaint Number: 997038339 Incident Date: Dec, 01 1997
Consumer's City: HELENA Consumer's State: MT
Vehicle Transmission Type: Manufacturers Name: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Model Name: PASSAT Model Year: 1997
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No Component's Description: Visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac system:windshield:electrical heating element
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No Persons Injured: 0
Vehicle's VIN#: Date added to File: May, 23 2021
Date Complaint Received: Dec, 04 1997 Complaint Type: IVOQ
Incident Reported To Police: No Purchase Date: -
Was Original Owner: No Anti-lock Brakes: No
Number of Cylinders: 0 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: Rear window defroster power button spontaneously failed, and currently works only when held in the on position. this is a fafety issue when driving, as one hand is required to hold the button on until defroster clears, taking concentration and coordination off driving. *ak