NHTSA Complaint #10072033 — 1992 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE issue reported to NHTSA
Vehicle Towed
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10072033 |
| Vehicle | 1992 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT |
| Component | VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 120,000 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | Yes |
| State | PA |
Consumer Description
WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH HEATER CORE BLEW OUT. AS A RESULT WHITE STEAM FILLED THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT WHICH IMPAIRED THE VISIBILITY OF THE DRIVER. *AK *NM
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