NHTSA Complaint #10036807 — 1997 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10036807
Vehicle	1997 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
Component	UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Date of Incident	August 16, 2003
Date Filed	August 28, 2003
Mileage	70,500 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	NJ

Consumer Description

ON AUGUST 16, 2003, WE WERE DRIVING ON THE NEW JERSEY PARKWAY IN OUR 1997 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT STATION WAGON WHEN THE CLUTCH PEDAL BROKE. AFTER HAVING IT TOWED TO OUR MECHANIC, HE CONFIRMED THAT THE CLUTCH WAS FINE BUT THAT THE PEDAL HAD BROKEN, A FAILURE HE HAD NEVER SEEN BEFORE.

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