NHTSA Complaint #10106066 — 2000 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS issue reported to NHTSA
Vehicle Towed
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10106066 |
| Vehicle | 2000 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 65,000 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | Yes |
| State | MA |
Consumer Description
A PLASTIC GEAR ON THE HEADLIGHT ADJUSTMENT BREAKS, PREVENTING THE ADJUSTMENT OF THE HEADLIGHT, AND CAUSES THE AIMING OF THE HEADLIGHT TO "DROP". THE ONLY METHOD OF REPAIR IS TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY. I KNOW OF 3 OTHER PEOPLE WITH 2000 PASSATS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM.*AK
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