NHTSA Complaint #10071395 — 1995 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10071395
Vehicle	1995 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Date of Incident	October 15, 2003
Date Filed	April 22, 2004
Mileage	175,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	UN

Consumer Description

TIMING CHAIN STRETCHED AND VALVES WENT AGAINST PISTONS. ENGINE LIGHT GOES ON AND OFF ALL THE TIME. IGNITION SWITCH FAIL AND LIGHTS GO OFF. RIGHT WINDOW DOESN'T WORK. IGNITION COIL IS DEFECTIVE.

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